want out
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Meaning · English
To want to leave something.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
After six months in a tedious desk job, Anna wants out.
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).
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Common questions
What does “want out” mean?
To want to leave something.
Is “want out” formal or informal?
want out is generally informal.
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