space out

Idioms  

1. Stupefy or disorient, as if or from a drug. For example, This medication spaces me out so I can't think clearly, or I wonder what those kids are on—they look totally spaced out. [1960s] Also see zone out.

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Example Sentences

Services can include detailed instructions on which cards to open and how to space out card applications to limit damage to credit scores.

From The Wall Street Journal

“There’s no reason to delay or space out vaccines,” O’Leary said.

From Salon

Though Newcastle were coming up against a back five, they knew there would be space out wide for the rapid Anthony Elanga and Gordon – and so it proved.

From BBC

“Early on, of course, rents were cheaper. You could get an industrial space and you could be left alone. Bob carved this space out — created it himself — and he didn’t have neighbors. He was here by himself, developing ideas and working on things.”

From Los Angeles Times

The best chance came from a Lleucu George cross-field kick, but the ball sailed over the outstretched hands of first-time captain Bethan Lewis, who had found space out wide.

From BBC