Phrasal verb
come out with
Meanings
to say something suddenly or unexpectedly
to produce or publish something new (such as a product, song, or plan)
Definition
To come out with something means to say it suddenly, often in a surprising or unexpected way.
If you come out with something, you say it without much warning, sometimes because you are nervous, excited, or trying to be funny. The words may surprise other people or feel inappropriate for the situation. This phrasal verb is common in everyday conversation when describing an unexpected comment.
Examples
- I came out with a joke at the worst possible moment.
- You always come out with the most interesting questions in class.
- He came out with a surprising apology during the discussion.
- She came out with a new playlist for the road trip.
- They came out with an updated design after months of testing.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse "come out with" (say something/produce something) with "come out" alone (appear or be revealed).
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.