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AABB1 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Can somebody please clarify this

Hey Friends,

In the following sentence, is the usage of the idiom "step out" appropriate?

I have not hung out with her ever since we 'stepped out' (graduated) from high school?

I hope people get the right meaning. Step out could be interpreted as drop out as well Emotion: smile

Thanks a lot!
  

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I've never heard "step out" used to mean graduate (or not). Usually it means to leave for a short period of time, or to go out for an evening's entertainment. Answering the phone: Mr.

— AlpheccaStars

  • I've never heard "step out" used to mean graduate (or not).
  • Usually it means to leave for a short period of time, or to go out for an evening's entertainment.
  • Answering the phone: Mr.
  • Smith isn't here right now.
  • He stepped out of the office a few minutes ago, but he'll be back shortly.
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I've never heard "step out" used to mean graduate (or not). Usually it means to leave for a short period of time, or to go out for an evening's entertainment.

Answering the phone: Mr. Smith isn't here right now. He stepped out of the office a few minutes ago, but he'll be back shortly.
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Hi AlpheccaStars,

Thanks a lot! Emotion: smile Even the online dictionaries convey the same meaning (i.e. your answer). I was a little c
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