spit it out
1 of 1interjection/ˈspɪt ɪt ˈaʊt/
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used when urging a person to quickly say the thing they seem embarrassed or frightened to share
The origin of the idiom "spit it out" is not precisely documented, but it is used to encourage someone to communicate more directly and openly. It likely developed organically in the course of everyday language use over time. The phrase conveys the idea of prompting someone to share their thoughts or information without hesitation or delay, and it has become a standard way of encouraging clear and direct communication.
- I can see you have something on your mind; just spit it out, and we'll talk about it.
- You've been dancing around the topic all evening; why don't you just spit it out and tell us what's bothering you?
- I know you're keeping something from me; it's time to spit it out and let me know what's going on.
- You don't need to be so secretive; just spit it out, and we can figure this out together.
- I can tell there's more to the story; spit it out and don't keep me in the dark.