pour something out on(to) someone or something

pour something out on(to) someone or something
pour something out on(to) someone or something & poursomething out
to empty something onto someone or something. •

She poured the pitcher of ice water out onto Dave, making him scream.

Sarah poured out the pitcher on the floor by accident.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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