Tease (something) out In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "tease (something) out", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-01-04 09:01

Meaning of Tease (something) out

Tease (something) out phrasal verb

To try to obtain information that is concealed.

When I have some difficulties with some question, I myself usually tease the answer out first.

Biologists finally managed to tease the truth out of a stick insect in a steamy jungle in Vietnam.

To gently untangle hairs or threads that are stuck together.

When I was young, I helped my grandmother tease her balls of thread out.

My sister is combing her hair and trying to tease the knot out.

Other phrases about:

to set someone straight

To tell someone the truth about something that they had not understood or received false information

Identity theft

Using someone else's personal information illegally without permission

give /quote sth/sb chapter and verse
To give accurate information/detail about something, especially things in a book
the certain party
Refer to someone who you want to keep their identity secret
put/keep somebody in the picture

Inform someone about a particular situation so that they can understand or be aware of what is happening

 

 

Grammar and Usage of Tease (something) out

Verb Forms

  • teases (something) out
  • to tease (something) out
  • teasing (something) out
  • teased (something) out

The verb "tease" should be conjugated according to its tense.

 

 

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