Julia Huong
2022-03-23 10:03
Call out phrasal verb informal
To make an announcement.
The government called out a cut in taxes yesterday.
To shout in an attempt to get people's attention.
I tried to call out to Linda at the theatre, but she did not hear me.
To confront someone about their wrongdoings or negative behavior.
If he continues smoking, call him out on it.
Used to say that you challenge one to a fight.
I don't dare to call Peter out as he is a crack shot.
To ask for someone's assistance or presence.
Please call out the fire brigade quickly.
To put something to use, usually a talent or quality.
It was such a tense situation that I had to call out my courage to solve the problem.
To place an order over the phone.
You cook badly, so I'll call out for dinner.
be braved to face the challenge or quit chances
To do the most harmful, violent, unpleasant or dangerous etc. thing that one can do
To force someone to experience something difficult or unpleasant
To confront or deal with a problem in a direct and confident way
To attack or wrestle with someone and cause them to suffer a significant injury
The verb "call" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Do you see anything wrong?
Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail
Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him
Clear
