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English verb: sally out

1. sally out (motion) set out in a sudden, energetic or violent manner


Synonymssally forth


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)depart, part, set forth, set off, set out, start, start out, take off

2. sally out (motion) jump out from a hiding place and surprise (someone)


SamplesThe attackers leapt out from the bushes.


Synonymsburst forth, leap out, rush out


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)appear









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