step out
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
Words Nearby step out
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How to use step out in a sentence
While there was little possibility of jail time, step out of line, and the legal costs could put small businesses under.
A Brief History of the Phrase 'F*ck the Police' | Rich Goldstein | August 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMusic gets to step out of the chorus and take a major role in Tsukuru Tazaki.
As I step out of the car I notice another, less official roadblock built from tires, and without police interference.
Pro-Russian Protesters in East Ukraine Laugh at Kiev’s Threats | David Patrikarakos | April 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWith key victories, each woman in her own way took a serious step out from under the shadow of a cumbersome mentor.
French Vote Thrusts Two Women Into the Spotlight | Tracy McNicoll | March 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt was the end of March and it was zero below, and, soon as I step out of the plane, I feel a cold like I never felt in my life.
step out to the branch, gentlemen; your parole of honor is sufficient; you'll find towels—been a prisoner myself.
It did not move, but when Raf dared to step out upon its surface, it swung under his weight.
Star Born | Andre NortonThe lad and I will step out on the gallery, where, if you permit, we will light our pipes.
The Rose of Old St. Louis | Mary DillonAt any rate, Fly mustn't stir a step out of the house to-day.
Prudy Keeping House | Sophie MayWell, then, I'll ask Father Letheby to step out for a moment and hear you.
My New Curate | P.A. Sheehan
Other Idioms and Phrases with step out
Walk briskly, as in He stepped out in time to the music. [c. 1800]
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