out with it

Idioms and Phrases

Say it, as in Tell us what you really think—out with it! Used as an imperative, this idiom uses out in the sense of “public.”

Example Sentences

"It might be cold, it might be warm. But whatever we come out with, it'll be fire."

From BBC

"To be honest, now I wish I'd just come out with it, because it's nothing to be that ashamed of, and maybe it highlights some of the problems that we're facing at the moment."

From BBC

“I remember back in 2016 when I was talking about Trump, people looked at me like I have three heads. There were a few people that when we got talking, it was always whispers, hiding it. And now everybody’s out with it. It’s like, ‘Oh wow, I’m shocked.’

From Slate

“Out with it. We’re all family here. Raise your hand if you know of anyone trying to kill me.”

From Literature

“For that kind of money, you don’t just walk in and walk out with it,” he told AP.

From Seattle Times