come out in something

come out in something
come out in something
1. Lit. to come outside wearing something in particular. •

You shouldn't come out in that skimpy jacket.

I didn't mean to come out in my pajamas. I just wanted to get the newspaper.

2. Fig. to break out with a rash. •

The baby has come out in a rash again.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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