spit it out
spit
spɪt
spit
it
ɪt
it
out
aʊt
awt
British pronunciation
/spˈɪt ɪt ˈaʊt/

Definition & Meaning of "spit it out"in English

spit it out
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used when urging a person to quickly say the thing they seem embarrassed or frightened to share

spit it out definition and meaning
IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal

What is the origin of the idiom "spit it out" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "spit it out" is not precisely documented, but it is used to encourage someone to communicate more directly and openly. It likely developed organically in the course of everyday language use over time. The phrase conveys the idea of prompting someone to share their thoughts or information without hesitation or delay, and it has become a standard way of encouraging clear and direct communication.

example
Examples
I can see you have something on your mind; just spit it out, and we'll talk about it.
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