Phrasal verb
bring out in
Meanings
To cause a rash or spots to appear on someone’s skin.
Definition
To cause someone to develop a rash or spots on their skin.
"Bring out in" means to make a rash or spots appear on someone’s skin, often because of an allergy or irritation. It is commonly used with foods, plants, fabrics, or cosmetics as the cause. It is usually followed by the skin problem: "bring someone out in a rash/spots/hives."
Examples
- Strawberries bring me out in a rash.
- This new detergent brought her out in itchy spots.
- Latex gloves bring him out in hives.
- That wool sweater brought them out in a rash on their necks.
Common mistake
Learners often say "bring out" without "in" (e.g., "It brought me out a rash"), but the usual pattern is "bring someone out in a rash/spots/hives."
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