head out
Idioms-
Depart, begin a journey, as in The ship was heading out to sea , or When do you head out again?
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head out after . Follow or pursue, as in Since they knew the way, we headed out after them , or A police car headed out after the car thieves .
Example Sentences
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We’ll head out around 11 a.m. with the gang.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026
"My advice would be to keep your head out of the water and don't go in it if you have any open wounds," he added.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
And yet, on travel websites across the internet, writers provide jet-setters with terrifically specific guidance: what time of day to head out, what kind of shoes to wear, and where to score a deal.
From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026
Some activists head out to areas where ICE agents are spotted.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
When nothing happened, he squeezed his eyes shut and stuck the top of his head out of the hole.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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