Phrasal Verbs Using 'Out' - Trying, Succeeding, or Failing
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to beat out
[Verb]
to defeat and perform better than someone in a competition, sport, business, etc.
Ex: Their dedication and teamwork helped them beat out the other teams.
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to fizzle out
[Verb]
to end in a disappointing or weak way, particularly after a good start
Ex: Their romantic relationship fizzled out after a few months, and they remained friends.
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to give out
[Verb]
to stop working or functioning
Ex: The old car finally gave out after years of constant use.
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to lose out
[Verb]
to be defeated or surpassed by someone or something else
Ex: The company lost out on the contract because their bid was too high.
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to luck out
[Verb]
to experience good luck
Ex: I lucked out when I got that job offer. It was the perfect opportunity for me.
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to miss out
[Verb]
to lose the opportunity to do or participate in something useful or fun
Ex: If you leave now, you'll miss out on the exciting part of the movie.
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to pan out
[Verb]
to succeed or come to a favorable outcome
Ex: They faced many setbacks in their project, but in the end, everything panned out.
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to pick out
[Verb]
to choose among a group of people or things
Ex: Out of all the puppies, he picked out the one with the white patch on its forehead.
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to strike out
[Verb]
to not succeed in doing or accomplishing something
Ex: Despite their efforts, the team struck out in their attempt to win the championship.
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to test out
[Verb]
to try a new theory in real situations to see how well it works or gather feedback
Ex: Before implementing it company-wide, he decided to test the new software out.
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to try out
[Verb]
to perform or demonstrate one's abilities with the aim of getting a specific role or position
Ex: The musician tried out for the band's next performance.
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