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

“We can’t really get a strong read out of EPA if and when they’re going to give the waiver,” Neandross said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2024

“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

China has yet to provide its read out of the meeting.

From Reuters • Mar. 30, 2023

Mo opened the book on his lap and began leafing through it, frowning, as if searching the pages for the gold he was to read out of it for Capricorn.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke