drop out

Idioms  

1. Withdraw from participation in a group such as a school, club, or game; also, withdraw from society owing to disillusionment. For example, He couldn't afford the membership dues and had to drop out, or She planned to drop out from college for a year. [Late 1800s]

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drop out

For the first three weeks following its high that month, this index was relatively flat — and only thereafter did the bottom drop out in a big way.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

Fear on both sides can create a distance and lack of understanding, he warned, with longer absences making it much more likely a worker will drop out of the labour force altogether.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Andreessen Horowitz has a message for up-and-coming tech talent: Don’t drop out of school to start a company.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Irish artist Rowe similarly cited his country's history in explaining the decision to drop out.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

I must finish my business and drop out of sight.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

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