Fish out

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verb

To remove something or someone from somewhere, especially using your hand or a tool.

She fished out a coin from her pocket.
Visual representation of "fish out" - to remove something or someone from somewhere, especially using your hand or a tool

Often appears as...

  • fish out from
  • fish out of
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Visual representation of "fish out"
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Physical Action

Used when someone literally uses their hand or a tool to remove something from a place.

Illustration for Physical Action
I saw her fish out a marble from the jar.
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Effort Involved

Implies a bit of effort, like searching through clutter or reaching into a small space.

Illustration for Effort Involved
He had to fish out his keys from under the couch.
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Not Visible

Often the object being removed isn't initially visible to others.

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She fished out a pen from the depths of her backpack.
Visual representation of the word "Fish out"

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