trot out
US /trɑt aʊt/
・UK /trɒt aʊt/
B2
phr.v.To bring forward an explanation or excuse, often repeatedly.
The company trotted out an old excuse for the delay.
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President Obama Speaks on Climate Change
- But when the doomsayers trot out the old warnings that these ambitions will somehow hurt our energy supply, just remind them that America produced more oil than we have in 15 years.
But when the doomsayers trot out the old warnings that these ambitions will somehow hurt our energy supply, just remind them that America produced more oil than we have in 15 years.
- But when the doomsayers trot out the old warnings that these
But when the doomsayers trot out the old warnings that these
Is Black Friday still a thing?
- Earlier, turning it from a day into a week, especially with such a late Thanksgiving that retailers have felt a stronger need to trot out these deals at an earlier date.
Earlier, turning it from a day into a week, especially with such a late Thanksgiving that retailers have felt a stronger need to trot out these deals at an earlier date.
- Especially with such a late Thanksgiving, that retailers have felt a stronger need to trot out these deals, um, at an earlier date.
Especially with such a late Thanksgiving, that retailers have felt a stronger need to trot out these deals, um, at an earlier date.
Memorable Monologue: CoverGirl Tips with Taylor Swift
- GET OUT OF IT. TROT OUT OF THE PUDDLE.
GET OUT OF IT. TROT OUT OF THE PUDDLE.
- Trot out of the puddle.
Trot out of the puddle.