Spit it out Meaning in English
expression
ˈspɪt/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈaʊt
SPIT-it-OWT
spˈɪt/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈaʊt
spit-it-OWT
Definition
A phrase used to encourage someone to say something they're hesitant to say, usually because you are impatient or want the truth quickly.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, sometimes impatient or commanding. Used mainly in conversations when you want someone to stop hesitating and speak directly. Not used in formal situations.
Spanish: ¡Suéltalo! - ¡Dilo de una vez!Portuguese (BR): Desembucha! - Fala logo!Portuguese (PT): Desembucha! - Diz lá!Chinese (Simplified): 快说出来！ - 有话直说！Chinese (Traditional): 快說出來！ - 有話直說！Hindi: बोल डालो! - खुलकर कहो!Arabic: قلها! - تكلّم بصراحة!Bengali: সোজা বলো - খুলে বলোRussian: выкладывай - говори ужеJapanese: 早く言って - はっきり言ってVietnamese: nói thẳng ra đi - nói điKorean: 솔직히 말해 - 그냥 말해Turkish: söyle bakalım - açıkça söyleUrdu: صاف صاف بتاؤ - کھل کر بتاؤIndonesian: katakan saja - bilang saja
Example Sentences
Come on, spit it out. What happened at the party?
basic
If you have something to say, just spit it out.
basic
He looked nervous, so I told him to spit it out.
basic
You’ve been hinting all day—just spit it out already!
natural
Honestly, I wish he'd just spit it out instead of making us guess.
natural
Alright, enough suspense—spit it out!
natural