swing out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see swing, out.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
They swing out the big light I know the drill
But I won’t slip away from them, not until
They bend to my will
So I face the gaping lion’s mouth with a little grin
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 kill or seriously injure by applying the edge of a knife.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “swing out” mean?
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see swing, out.
Is “swing out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.