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

They created space out wide and Steyn galloped away from Yoram Moefana to strike from 45m.

From BBC

He spoke to Foden on the touchline with the playmaker stationed between the lines, centrally, which opened up space out wide.

From BBC

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