Strike out Meaning in English
expression
Definição
To fail at something, to remove text by drawing a line through it, or (in baseball and similar sports) to be put out after three misses.
Uso & Nuances
Informal in the sense of failing or starting independently: 'strike out on your own'. In baseball, very common: 'He struck out.' As a phrasal verb, it can mean to remove words ("strike out the mistake"). Often misunderstood: in idioms, 'strike out' means fail or be rejected, not physical striking.
Frases de Exemplo
He tried to open his own shop but struck out.
basic
Please strike out any wrong answers.
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The batter struck out three times in the game.
basic
She really wanted that job but totally struck out at the interview.
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You have to strike out the old address and write the new one.
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After several bad dates, I feel like I just keep striking out.
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