Pour one out Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To pour a drink (usually alcohol) onto the ground as a symbolic gesture to honor and remember someone who has died.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
This is an informal, slightly slang expression mainly used in the US and often linked to urban, hip-hop culture. It can be used literally (actually pouring a drink) or figuratively (simply mentioning it as a tribute). Commonly said, "Let's pour one out for..." Don't confuse with 'pour out' (to empty a container).
جمل نموذجية
We pour one out for our friend who passed away.
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Every year, his family pours one out in his memory.
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He poured one out at the grave.
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"Let's pour one out for Sarah—she was the life of every party," Mike said.
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We can't meet this year, but I'll still pour one out for you, old friend.
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People at the bar started to pour one out when they heard the news.
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