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Fling out

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Angry ActionPlay
Use 'fling out' when describing throwing something due to strong emotions like anger or frustration. SlideAfter losing the game, he flung out his racket.
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Physical ForcePlay
'Fling out' implies a forceful action; visualize a vigorous throw. SlideShe flung out the old clothes from the balcony in disgust.
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Sometimes 'fling out' is figurative, meaning to reject something with force. SlideThe idea was immediately flung out by the committee.