Zoeken
one's guts out
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met alle moeite
with as much effort as possible
What is the origin of the idiom "one's guts out" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "one's guts out" is rooted in the visceral and intense nature of the word "guts," referring to one's innermost parts, and it has been used in this figurative sense for many years. It is commonly used in spoken language and informal writing to describe an intense or extreme action, often involving a strong emotional or physical reaction.
Voorbeeld
After eating the spoiled food, John felt nauseous and ended up puking his guts out.
She ran her guts out during the marathon and still didn't win.
The hikers slogged their guts out, trekking through the muddy terrain for hours to reach the summit.
Yesterday, Emily spilt her guts out after drinking too much at the party.
During the heated argument, they yelled their guts out at each other.
