deal out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
not to deal cards to someone who is leaving a game.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Deal me out of this round: I have to make a phone call.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To dole out or distribute (something).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “deal out” mean?
not to deal cards to someone who is leaving a game.
Is “deal out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.