Don't just write “7,” write it out.
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Dr. 2. to put thoughts into writing, rather than keeping them in memory. •Let me write it out. Then I won't forget it.
•Karen wrote out her objections.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
write something out — ˌwrite sthˈout derived to write sth on paper, including all the details, especially a piece of work or an account of sth see also ↑write (5) Main entry: ↑writederived … Useful english dictionary
write somebody out (of something) — ˌwrite sbˈout (of sth) derived to remove a character from a regular series on television or radio • She was written out after 20 years in the role. Main entry: ↑writederived … Useful english dictionary
knock something out — AND knock something off tv. to write something quickly. □ Would you please knock a speech out for the senator? CD I’ll knock out a letter explaining the whole thing … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
whip something out — (or off) write something hurriedly you ll find the software ideal for whipping out memos and proposals … Useful english dictionary
dish something out — 1. tv. to serve up food to people. (Standard English.) □ I’ll dish it out, and you take it to the table. CD Careful how you dish out the mashed potatoes. There may not be enough. 2. tv. to distribute information, news, etc. □ The press… … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
make something out — 1 I could just make out a figure in the distance: SEE, discern, distinguish, perceive, pick out, detect, observe, recognize; poetic/literary descry, espy. 2 he couldn t make out what she was saying … Useful english dictionary
rough something out — DRAFT, sketch out, outline, block out, mock up; formal adumbrate. → rough * * * ˌrough sthˈout derived to draw or write sth without including all the details • I ve roughed out a few ideas. Main entry: ↑rough … Useful english dictionary
write out — verb 1. put into writing; write in complete form (Freq. 2) write out a contract • Syn: ↑write up • Topics: ↑writing, ↑authorship, ↑composition, ↑penning … Useful english dictionary
write — W1S1 [raıt] v past tense wrote [rəut US rout] past participle written [ˈrıtn] ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(book/article/poem etc)¦ 2¦(letter)¦ 3¦(form words)¦ 4¦(state something)¦ 5¦(music/song)¦ 6¦(computer program)¦ 7¦(a computer records something)¦ … Dictionary of contemporary English
write — [ raıt ] (past tense wrote [ rout ] ; past participle writ|ten [ rıtn ] ) verb *** ▸ 1 create story/letter etc. ▸ 2 make words etc. with pen ▸ 3 create formal document ▸ 4 in computing ▸ 5 spell a word ▸ 6 when pen works ▸ + PHRASES 1. )… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
make someone/something out — 1) manage with some difficulty to see or hear something in the dim light it was difficult to make out the illustration ■ understand the character or motivation of someone I can t make her out she s so inconsistent 2) [with infinitive or clause]… … Useful english dictionary
