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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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
Reading science has shown for decades that our current educational system needs to get its head out of the sand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
Some activists head out to areas where ICE agents are spotted.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
Across the valley, we watch Israeli soldiers park their military jeep and head out on patrol.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
The barn door creaks open, and a man sticks his head out.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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