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
And the crossbar denied the away side a second moments later, Francisco Trincao watching his wildly deflected strike crash out off the woodwork.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2025
Whenever I just crash out, like randomly — and people get mad.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2025
Back on board the train, the silver adventurers are ready to crash out.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 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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