pour out

phrasal verb

poured out; pouring out; pours out

: to freely express (an emotion) : to talk freely about (something personal)

I listened while he poured out his anger and frustration.

She poured out the whole story.

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The predominantly Latino crowd poured out of the cathedral and quickly filled a city block, then two, then three. —

Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025 The tanks on the truck holding 250 gallons were punctured and the gas poured out over the front end of the car. —

Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 In the wake of the tweets coming to light, criticism quickly poured out for the 52-year-old Best Actress nominee, the first openly transgender performer ever nominated for an acting Oscar. —

Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025 The skillet also features spouts on each side for pouring out oils and liquids with less mess and has a wide handle for comfortable maneuvering. —

Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for pour out