What does the phrasal verb “light out” mean? Explore the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb “light out“, illustrated with examples:
Definition
To leave a place; to run away; to escape.
The forms of the verb ‘light’ are as follows:
– Base form: light.
– Simple past form: lit or lighted.
– Past participle form: lit or lighted.
Example(s)
“Seattle was too hot to hold him and he lit out and came East.”
He showed up with a strange smile on his face, and then lit out again.
When he heard that the police were coming for him, he lit out for the border.
“I should have known he was up to something when he lighted out for his lab”
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