style it out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To appear confident.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
You’ve got to fake it until you make it. It’s an oldie but a goodie, because it's true. Many people worry about walking into a room full of strangers, but you have to style it out, appear confident. Everyone will fall for it, and suddenly the reality takes over and you are confident.
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 pretend not to be embarrassed; to deny that an embarrassing thing ever happened.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “style it out” mean?
To appear confident.
Is “style it out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.