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: The new technology aims to beat out existing solutions in the market.
to fizzle out
[Verb]
to end in a disappointing or weak way, particularly after a good start
Ex: The initial excitement about the fizzled out as fewer people confirmed their attendance .
to give out
[Verb]
to stop working or functioning
Ex: The engine of the gave out in the middle of the lake , requiring a tow back to shore .
to lose out
[Verb]
to be defeated or surpassed by someone or something else
Ex: She lost out to her colleague for the promotion.
to luck out
[Verb]
to experience good luck
Ex: The investor lucked out when the stock market suddenly surged, increasing the value of their investment.
to miss out
[Verb]
to lose the opportunity to do or participate in something useful or fun
Ex: Do n't skip the workshop ; you would n't want miss out on valuable insights .
to pan out
[Verb]
to succeed or come to a favorable outcome
Ex: We had a lot of doubts at the start , but the panned out better than we expected .
to pick out
[Verb]
to choose among a group of people or things
Ex: They asked the children pick out their favorite toys .
to strike out
[Verb]
to not succeed in doing or accomplishing something
Ex: The scientist, after multiple experiments, was disappointed to strike out in discovering a groundbreaking solution.
to test out
[Verb]
to try a new theory in real situations to see how well it works or gather feedback
Ex: The team is testing out the new design with a focus group .
to try out
[Verb]
to perform or demonstrate one's abilities with the aim of getting a specific role or position
Ex: The guitarist tried out for the band by playing a few impressive solos.

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