write out

verb

1. to put into writing or reproduce in full form in writing

2. to exhaust (oneself or one's creativity) by excessive writing

3. to remove (a character) from a television or radio series

Idioms and Phrases

Express in writing, especially in full form. For example, Write out your request on this form , or No abbreviations allowed; you have to write everything out . [Mid-1500s]

write oneself out . Exhaust one's energies or abilities by writing too much, as in He's been doing a novel a year for ages, but now he's written himself out . [Early 1800s]

Related Words

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