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go out

يخرج

Use `go out` whenever you leave home for fun, food, or friends.

15秒了解

  • Leaving your home to socialize or have fun elsewhere.
  • Commonly used to describe dating someone exclusively.
  • A very versatile phrase for any social invitation.

意思

This phrase means leaving your home to enjoy yourself or do an activity elsewhere. It is usually about socializing, having fun, or just being out in the world.

关键例句

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1

Texting a friend on Friday

Do you want to go out tonight?

هل تريد أن تخرج الليلة؟

😊
2

Talking about a new relationship

They have been going out for three months.

لقد كانا يتواعدان منذ ثلاثة أشهر.

🤝
3

In a professional break room

We usually go out for lunch on Fridays.

نحن عادة نخرج لتناول الغداء أيام الجمعة.

💼
🌍

文化背景

In Western culture, 'going out' is the standard way to describe one's social life. It became especially popular in the mid-20th century as youth culture grew and people had more disposable income for leisure activities like cinema and dancing.

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Add a Purpose

You can make your English sound more natural by adding 'for' + a noun, like 'go out for coffee' or 'go out for a drink'.

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The Dating Trap

Be careful saying 'I'm going out with [Name]'. If you just mean you are walking together, say 'I'm leaving with them' to avoid romantic rumors!

15秒了解

  • Leaving your home to socialize or have fun elsewhere.
  • Commonly used to describe dating someone exclusively.
  • A very versatile phrase for any social invitation.

What It Means

Go out is one of the most common phrases in English. It simply means leaving your house to do something. Usually, it implies you are going to have fun. You might go to a cafe, a park, or a party. It is the opposite of staying in and watching Netflix. It is about movement and social connection.

How To Use It

You use it as a verb. You can say I want to go out or Let’s go out tonight. You can also add a destination after it using to. For example, go out to dinner. If you are dating someone, you also use this phrase. Saying We are going out means you are a couple. It is a very flexible little phrase!

When To Use It

Use it when planning your weekend. Use it when you feel bored at home. It is perfect for texting friends on a Friday night. You can use it at work when asking a colleague to grab lunch. It works in almost any social situation. It is friendly, active, and full of energy.

When NOT To Use It

Don't use it for serious or emergency exits. If there is a fire, you exit or leave, you don't go out for fun. Also, be careful with dating. If you just mean walking to the store, don't say I am going out with the cashier. People might think you are dating them! Keep it simple and clear.

Cultural Background

In English-speaking cultures, going out is a huge part of social life. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights are the big 'going out' nights. It represents freedom and work-life balance. In cities like London or New York, going out often means the pub or a club. It is how people meet new friends and relax after a long week.

Common Variations

You will often hear go out for. You can go out for coffee or go out for a walk. Another common one is go out on the town. This means having a very big, exciting night. If you are tired, you might say you are not going out. That is perfectly okay too! Sometimes staying in is the best plan.

使用说明

The phrase is extremely versatile and safe for all levels of formality. Just remember that 'going out with someone' is the standard idiom for dating.

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Add a Purpose

You can make your English sound more natural by adding 'for' + a noun, like 'go out for coffee' or 'go out for a drink'.

⚠️

The Dating Trap

Be careful saying 'I'm going out with [Name]'. If you just mean you are walking together, say 'I'm leaving with them' to avoid romantic rumors!

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The 'Big' Night Out

In the UK and Australia, 'a night out' is a specific event involving dressing up and staying out late, often at pubs or clubs.

例句

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#1 Texting a friend on Friday
😊

Do you want to go out tonight?

هل تريد أن تخرج الليلة؟

A classic, casual invitation to do something fun.

#2 Talking about a new relationship
🤝

They have been going out for three months.

لقد كانا يتواعدان منذ ثلاثة أشهر.

Here, it specifically means dating.

#3 In a professional break room
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We usually go out for lunch on Fridays.

نحن عادة نخرج لتناول الغداء أيام الجمعة.

Professional but friendly social habit.

#4 A parent talking to a teenager
👔

You can't go out until you finish your homework.

لا يمكنك الخروج حتى تنهي واجباتك المدرسية.

Used as a restriction of freedom.

#5 Complaining about being tired
😄

I'm too old to go out every night!

أنا أكبر من أن أخرج كل ليلة!

A humorous way to say you prefer staying home.

#6 Saying goodbye to a roommate
😊

I'm going out now, see you later!

أنا خارج الآن، أراك لاحقاً!

A simple statement of leaving the house.

自我测试

Choose the best word to complete the social invitation.

Let's ___ out for a pizza tonight!

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: go

The standard collocation for leaving home to eat is 'go out'.

Identify the meaning in this context: 'Are Sarah and Tom going out?'

In this sentence, 'going out' means ___.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: dating

When asking about two people, 'going out' usually refers to their romantic relationship status.

🎉 得分: /2

视觉学习工具

Formality of 'Go Out'

Casual

Texting friends or family.

Wanna go out?

Neutral

Standard daily conversation.

I am going out for a bit.

Formal

Professional or polite settings.

Would you like to go out for dinner?

Common Places to 'Go Out'

Go Out
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Restaurant

Go out to eat

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Cinema

Go out to a movie

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Dating

Going out together

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Nightlife

Go out dancing

常见问题

10 个问题

Yes, it almost always implies leaving your current indoor location to go somewhere else, usually for a social reason.

You can use it for social work events, like going out for lunch, but you wouldn't use it to describe a business trip.

Leave is just the act of exiting. Go out implies you are going somewhere to do an activity or socialize.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend without any problem.

You say They are going out. It means they are in a romantic relationship. Example: How long have they been going out?

No, that sounds unnatural. Just say go out of the house or simply go out.

This is a different meaning! It means the light stopped shining or the power failed.

Not exactly. Hang out means spending time together anywhere (including at home). Go out requires leaving the house.

Yes, the past tense is went out. Example: We went out last night and had a great time.

Yes, you can have a night out or an outing, which refers to the whole event.

相关表达

Stay in (Stay at home)

Hang out (Spend time casually)

Step out (Leave for a very short time)

Hit the town (Go out for a big celebration)

Get out (Leave a place, sometimes urgently)

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