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Collocation

go out

phrasal verb phrasal verb

to leave home to spend time socially (e.g., for dinner, drinks, entertainment); also used for dating or nightlife

go out: to leave home to spend time socially (e.g., for dinner, drinks, entertainment); also used for dating or nightlife

Definition

'go out' is a common English collocation. to leave home to spend time socially (e.g., for dinner, drinks, entertainment); also used for dating or nightlife

go out (+ with + someone) (+ for + meal/drink)

“Do you want to go out for dinner tonight?”

Examples

  • We usually go out on Fridays after work.
  • She goes out with her classmates every weekend.
  • I am going out now, so I will call you later.
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  • They went out for drinks to celebrate the promotion.
  • He did not go out much during the winter because it was so cold.
  • If we go out, could you book a table in advance?
  • By the time I got home, everyone had already gone out.
  • We have not gone out together since the baby was born.