Question 1

What does "spit it out" mean?

Accepted Answer

Used as an impatient command telling someone to stop hesitating and say what they want to say

Question 2

How do you use "spit it out" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

You've been staring at the floor for five minutes — just spit it out!

Question 3

Is "spit it out" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"spit it out" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Almost exclusively used as an imperative ('Spit it out!'). The pronoun 'it' is fixed — you cannot say 'spit the news out' in this idiom. Conveys impatience or mild frustration. Common in British and American English alike.

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