Collocation
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.
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