Do out of

verb

To cheat or trick someone so that they do not get something they should have.

They did me out of my inheritance.
Visual representation of "do out of" - To cheat or trick someone so that they do not get something they should have

Often appears as...

  • do someone out of something
  • did out of my own

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To prevent someone from achieving or completing something.

The sudden rain did us out of a picnic.
Visual representation of "do out of" - To prevent someone from achieving or completing something

Often appears as...

  • rain did out of picnic
  • injury did out of competition

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To make someone lose something.

The late payment did him out of his credit score.
Visual representation of "do out of" - To make someone lose something

Often appears as...

  • payment did out of credit
  • mistake did out of reputation
verb

To cheat or trick someone so that they do not get something they should have.

They did me out of my inheritance.
Visual representation of "do out of" - To cheat or trick someone so that they do not get something they should have

Often appears as...

  • do someone out of something
  • did out of my own

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To prevent someone from achieving or completing something.

The sudden rain did us out of a picnic.
Visual representation of "do out of" - To prevent someone from achieving or completing something

Often appears as...

  • rain did out of picnic
  • injury did out of competition

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To make someone lose something.

The late payment did him out of his credit score.
Visual representation of "do out of" - To make someone lose something

Often appears as...

  • payment did out of credit
  • mistake did out of reputation
Definition 1 of 3
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Deceptive Actions

Used when actions intentionally prevent one from receiving what's rightfully theirs.

Illustration for Deceptive Actions
He was conniving enough to do her out of the promotion she deserved.
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Negative Impact

Has a negative connotation, implying the outcome is unfair or undeserved.

Illustration for Negative Impact
That shady deal did him out of his savings.
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Preventative Strategy

Reminds that someone actively causes loss, not necessarily through lies or fraud.

Illustration for Preventative Strategy
His competitors did him out of the award by spreading rumors.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Deceptive Actions

Used when actions intentionally prevent one from receiving what's rightfully theirs.

Illustration for Deceptive Actions
He was conniving enough to do her out of the promotion she deserved.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Impact

Has a negative connotation, implying the outcome is unfair or undeserved.

Illustration for Negative Impact
That shady deal did him out of his savings.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Preventative Strategy

Reminds that someone actively causes loss, not necessarily through lies or fraud.

Illustration for Preventative Strategy
His competitors did him out of the award by spreading rumors.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Deceptive Actions

Used when actions intentionally prevent one from receiving what's rightfully theirs.

Illustration for Deceptive Actions
He was conniving enough to do her out of the promotion she deserved.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Impact

Has a negative connotation, implying the outcome is unfair or undeserved.

Illustration for Negative Impact
That shady deal did him out of his savings.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Preventative Strategy

Reminds that someone actively causes loss, not necessarily through lies or fraud.

Illustration for Preventative Strategy
His competitors did him out of the award by spreading rumors.
Visual representation of the word "Do out of"

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