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come out with

phr. v..
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford

phr. v.. to say something suddenly or unexpectedly, often something surprising or rude.

phr. v.. to utter or express something, typically in an abrupt, unexpected, or blunt manner; often used when the statement is surprising or socially awkward.


SIMPLE

He suddenly came out with a very strange question.

CONTEXTUAL

During the quiet dinner, she came out with the news that she was moving to Japan.

COMPLEX

The witness unexpectedly came out with a confession that completely changed the direction of the trial.

Particles
out with
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
come + out + with + object
Usage

usually followed by a noun phrase representing the words spoken.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'say' or 'tell'; 'come out with' emphasizes the suddenness or the surprising nature of the remark.

Pitfall

She came out with that she was tired.She came out with the news that she was tired.this phrase requires a noun object, not a 'that' clause directly after 'with'.

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