Phrase guide

trot out

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To list or recite quickly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To bring something forward in order to display or use it.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: wheel out

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

bring out and show for inspection and admiration

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • His novel trots out a rich heiress
  • always able to trot out some new excuse

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: uncover, bring out, unveil, reveal

History

Etymology

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