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Shut out

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Emotional Impact

Being shut out can feel hurtful and create a sense of rejection or exclusion.

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She felt very lonely after being shut out of the group.
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Physical Barriers

This expression can involve literal barriers like closed doors or gates.

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The club shut out non-members during private events.
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Not Always Intentional

People are sometimes shut out due to misunderstandings, not deliberate action.

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He didn’t mean to shut her out; he simply forgot to invite her.
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