trot out

verb

1. informal.
   tr, adverb to bring forward, as for approbation or admiration, esp repeatedly

   he trots out the same excuses every time

Idioms and Phrases

Bring out and show for inspection and admiration, as in He trotted out all his old war medals . This expression alludes to leading out a horse to show off its various paces, including the trot. [ Colloquial ; first half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

Allow me to trot out a well-worn phrase that we hear just about every election, how this one is the most important of our lifetime.

From Los Angeles Times

But on Monday, he was the first pitcher to trot out of the bullpen.

From Los Angeles Times

When asked which theaters Flynn sees as peer organizations, he doesn’t trot out communal news releases but answers succinctly: Echo Theater Company.

From Los Angeles Times

Riley didn’t say whether he intended to trot out the same starting five against Wisconsin on Saturday, while The Times’ request to speak with USC offensive line coach Josh Henson was denied.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump then stacked up Harris' electoral and debate record against his own, trotting out the moldy idea that having to face Harris after planning for a rematch against Biden is unfair to him.

From Salon

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