Phrasal verb
come out in
Meanings
to suddenly develop a rash or spots on the skin
Definition
To develop a rash or spots on your skin, often suddenly.
“Come out in” means to suddenly get a rash, spots, or similar marks on your skin. It is often used when something triggers the reaction, such as heat, stress, or a product. It is common in everyday speech when describing a visible skin change.
Examples
- I always come out in a rash when I use that scented soap.
- You might come out in spots if you touch that plant.
- He came out in hives after running in the heat.
- She came out in a red rash when she got really nervous.
- They came out in itchy patches after trying a new laundry detergent.
Common mistake
Learners often say “come out with a rash,” but the more natural phrasing is “come out in a rash.”
More phrasal verbs
- go on To go on means to continue or keep happening.
- carry out To carry out something means to do it or complete it, especially a plan, task, or instruction.
- set up To set up means to arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use or happen.
- pick up “Pick up” most commonly means to collect someone or something from a place, usually by going there.
- go back To go back means to return to a place, time, or earlier situation.