Trot out
verb
To present or display someone or something for approval or praise.
The company trots out its new product line every spring.
Often appears as...
- trot out a product
- trot out a concept
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To repeatedly and over time, use an excuse or defense.
He always trots out the same old excuses whenever he's late.
Often appears as...
- trot out an excuse
- trot out a defense
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb
To make someone appear in public, often to help improve the public's opinion.
The team trots out their star player at every charity event.
Often appears as...
- trot out a player
- trot out a celebrity
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To present or display someone or something for approval or praise.
The company trots out its new product line every spring.
Often appears as...
- trot out a product
- trot out a concept
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To repeatedly and over time, use an excuse or defense.
He always trots out the same old excuses whenever he's late.
Often appears as...
- trot out an excuse
- trot out a defense
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb
To make someone appear in public, often to help improve the public's opinion.
The team trots out their star player at every charity event.
Often appears as...
- trot out a player
- trot out a celebrity
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Spin
Used when a company or person wants to create a good impression about something new they offer.
The chef trotted out his latest dish to impress the critics.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Introduction
Ideal for describing scenarios where a product or idea is unveiled to the public for the first time.
The inventor trotted out her prototype at the technology conference.
Pro Tip 3/3Seeking Approval
Often used in situations where validation or endorsement from others is desired.
They trotted out their new policy to see if it would get support from the board.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Spin
Used when a company or person wants to create a good impression about something new they offer.
The chef trotted out his latest dish to impress the critics.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Introduction
Ideal for describing scenarios where a product or idea is unveiled to the public for the first time.
The inventor trotted out her prototype at the technology conference.
Pro Tip 3/3Seeking Approval
Often used in situations where validation or endorsement from others is desired.
They trotted out their new policy to see if it would get support from the board.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Spin
Used when a company or person wants to create a good impression about something new they offer.
The chef trotted out his latest dish to impress the critics.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Introduction
Ideal for describing scenarios where a product or idea is unveiled to the public for the first time.
The inventor trotted out her prototype at the technology conference.
Pro Tip 3/3Seeking Approval
Often used in situations where validation or endorsement from others is desired.
They trotted out their new policy to see if it would get support from the board.
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