flood out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To pour out; to talk volubly.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Chloe took a deep breath and it all flooded out. What started off as a stream soon became a rushing river of emotion.
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 expel by flooding.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “flood out” mean?
To pour out; to talk volubly.
Is “flood out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.