step out
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verb (intr, adverb)
to go outside or leave a room, building, etc, esp briefly
to begin to walk more quickly and take longer strides
US and Canadian informal to withdraw from involvement; bow out
step out with informal to be a boyfriend or girlfriend (of someone), esp publicly
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Idioms and Phrases with step out
step out
Walk briskly, as in He stepped out in time to the music. [c. 1800]
Also, step outside. Go outside briefly, as in He just stepped out for a cigarette. [First half of 1500s]
Go out for an evening of entertainment, as in They're stepping out again tonight.
step out with. Accompany or consort with a person as when going on a date, as in She's been stepping out with him for a month. [Colloquial; early 1900s]
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