read out of

Idioms  

1. Expel from a group by proclamation, as in After he was convicted for embezzling their funds, the members read him out of the investment club. [First half of 1800s]

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Example Sentences

Mr Trump did not give further details of the proposal, and the subject was not referenced in the White House's official read out of the call.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2025

“That’s always better than having someone who’s just trying to tell you something they’ve read out of a book,” said Mull, 38.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2023

Biden also told the mayors it was important to encourage residents to heed evacuation orders, according to a read out of the call provided by the White House.

From Reuters • Sep. 27, 2022

David Priess, a former CIA officer who is now the publisher of Lawfare, a national security website and podcast producer, said presidents are not read out of classified programs when they leave office.

From Washington Post • Aug. 25, 2022

“And just what am I supposed to read out of his books for you?”

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke