Definition & Meaning of "flush out"

to flush out

[phrase form: flush]

to force something or someone out of a hidden or confined space

to remove something with the flow of water

to take action to identify the individuals who have been deceitful or hiding their dishonest activities

Example

To locate the hidden treasure, they had to flush out the rats that had nested in the old cellar.

The police used tear gas to flush out the suspects from the building they were hiding in.

The detective worked to flush out the truth by asking probing questions.

The firefighters worked to flush out the smoke from the burning building.

The internal audit was conducted to flush out any employees involved in financial misconduct.

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