crash out
Britishverb
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to go to sleep
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to spend the night (in a place)
we crashed out at John's place
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to pass out
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informal to be eliminated from a competition in a way that brings disgrace or embarrassment
Example Sentences
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The answer will almost single-handedly determine whether France can live up to its billing as a World Cup favorite or crash out in a drama of brooding resentment worthy of a Palme d’Or.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Saturday's super-G saw German Emma Aicher crash out at the same turn as Vonn, seemingly without incident.
From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026
England's Cullen won the first set, but became the 11th seed to crash out as he lost the following three, including throwing away a 2-1 lead in the fourth set.
From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2025
We’ve seen so many Housewives crash out in their quest to become iconic, and Whitfield is just the latest casualty of her own ego.
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2025
To his astonishment and terror, and lasting delight, Sam saw a vast shape crash out of the trees and come careering down the slope.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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