English · Phrasal verb Attested

case out

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Meaning · English

Synonym of case (to survey (a building or other location) surreptitiously, as in preparation for a robbery)

Where it’s used: Used American English

They cased out the big house.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “case out” mean?

Synonym of case (to survey (a building or other location) surreptitiously, as in preparation for a robbery)

Is “case out” formal or informal?

case out is generally slang.

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