Want out
verb
To want to leave or stop participating.
She loved the job at first, but now she wants out.
Often appears as...
- she wants out
- he wants out
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To want to leave or stop participating.
She loved the job at first, but now she wants out.
Often appears as...
- she wants out
- he wants out
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
The phrase can imply dissatisfaction or disappointment with a situation or commitment.
After five years in the band, with all the arguments, I just want out.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
It's often used in casual conversation rather than in formal writing or speeches.
Ever since the new policy, a lot of employees want out.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Sensitive
The reason for wanting out may need to be inferred from the context.
He hasn't said it, but you can tell he wants out of the deal.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
The phrase can imply dissatisfaction or disappointment with a situation or commitment.
After five years in the band, with all the arguments, I just want out.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
It's often used in casual conversation rather than in formal writing or speeches.
Ever since the new policy, a lot of employees want out.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Sensitive
The reason for wanting out may need to be inferred from the context.
He hasn't said it, but you can tell he wants out of the deal.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
The phrase can imply dissatisfaction or disappointment with a situation or commitment.
After five years in the band, with all the arguments, I just want out.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
It's often used in casual conversation rather than in formal writing or speeches.
Ever since the new policy, a lot of employees want out.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Sensitive
The reason for wanting out may need to be inferred from the context.
He hasn't said it, but you can tell he wants out of the deal.
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