Pluck out of Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To quickly remove something or someone from a place, situation, or group, usually with a sudden or forceful action. Often implies taking out by force or with precision.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in semi-formal and literary English; can be literal ('pluck a leaf out of water') or figurative ('pluck someone out of poverty'). Often used with 'danger,' 'obscurity,' or 'crowd.' Not interchangeable with just 'take out' or 'remove'—'pluck' adds a sense of care, suddenness, or rescue.
Example Sentences
He plucked the fish out of the water.
basic
She plucked the book out of the bag.
basic
They plucked the child out of the crowd.
basic
She was plucked out of poverty by a scholarship.
natural
He felt like he’d been plucked out of his comfort zone.
natural
The director plucked her out of hundreds of applicants.
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