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drown out

Idioms  
  1. Overwhelm with a louder sound, as in Their cries were drowned out by the passing train. [Early 1600s]


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I added enough hot sauce to drown out the lemon.

From Salon Jul. 28, 2026

We're speaking in the middle of the same crowded bistro, where maracas, horns, matracas, and chants almost drown out our conversation.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

He funnels huge amounts of money into those picks so they can win markets and drown out rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 27, 2026

There’s also plenty of time for more damaging stories to drown out that message.

From Slate Jun. 5, 2026

I do as well, cheering as loudly as I can in order to drown out the storm of thoughts brewing in my head.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

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