Phrase guide

guts out

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To persevere through; to complete in spite of pain, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal, transitive

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • 2007, John David, Morituri: Sixth and Final Episode of Enemies of Society, AuthorHouse UK, page 100, Latty blinked. Another odd question from her odd roommate. Latty sort of liked Rowan, and the girl had gutsed out her initiation, but that Shanghai valley must have been utterly freako.

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verb

Meaning 2

third-person singular simple present indicative of gut out

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

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