Reel out
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To talk or write a lot about something in a way that is boring or annoying.
He reeled out the same old excuses.
Often appears as...
- reel out the same
- reel out excuses
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To roll or unwind something long and flexible.
She reeled out the hose to water the garden.
Often appears as...
- reel out the hose
- reel out the rope
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To produce something in large amounts.
The factory reeled out thousands of cars each month.
Often appears as...
- reel out products
- reel out cars
phrase
To talk or write a lot about something in a way that is boring or annoying.
He reeled out the same old excuses.
Often appears as...
- reel out the same
- reel out excuses
phrase
To roll or unwind something long and flexible.
She reeled out the hose to water the garden.
Often appears as...
- reel out the hose
- reel out the rope
phrase
To produce something in large amounts.
The factory reeled out thousands of cars each month.
Often appears as...
- reel out products
- reel out cars
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Tone
Used to express disapproval or tediousness about someone's prolonged speech or writing.
During the meeting, he just reeled out meaningless numbers.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Usage
It's a metaphorical expression—no actual reeling involved, but the speech is drawn out like a long thread.
At the reunion, Uncle Joe reeled out old war stories.
Pro Tip 3/3Boredom Implication
Suggests that listeners may find the information repetitive or uninteresting.
She reeled out her travel tales, oblivious to our yawns.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Tone
Used to express disapproval or tediousness about someone's prolonged speech or writing.
During the meeting, he just reeled out meaningless numbers.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Usage
It's a metaphorical expression—no actual reeling involved, but the speech is drawn out like a long thread.
At the reunion, Uncle Joe reeled out old war stories.
Pro Tip 3/3Boredom Implication
Suggests that listeners may find the information repetitive or uninteresting.
She reeled out her travel tales, oblivious to our yawns.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Tone
Used to express disapproval or tediousness about someone's prolonged speech or writing.
During the meeting, he just reeled out meaningless numbers.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Usage
It's a metaphorical expression—no actual reeling involved, but the speech is drawn out like a long thread.
At the reunion, Uncle Joe reeled out old war stories.
Pro Tip 3/3Boredom Implication
Suggests that listeners may find the information repetitive or uninteresting.
She reeled out her travel tales, oblivious to our yawns.
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