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Jimmy Hung
2022-05-05 10:05
Empty out phrase
In meaning 1,2, a noun or pronoun can be used between "empty" and "out."
To take out the all contents of something or everything that is in a container such as a box, bag, etc.
The police forced him to empty out his bag on suspicion of possessing drugs.
Despite emptying my bag out, I couldn't find my key.
To make someone throw up, poop, or pee.
You should take this medicine if you are constipated. I'm sure it will empty you out.
They gave her salty water to empty her out.
If a place such as an area, room, etc. emptied out, it became vacant because everyone has gone out of it.
As soon as the singer had left, the arena emptied out.
The school gradually emptied out after the bell rang.
Staring at nothing
The verb "empty" must be conjugated according to its tense.
This phrase was formed based on the meaning of the verb "empty".
Do you see anything wrong?
Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.
Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.
