- ˌweed sb/sth ˈout
- phrasal verb
to remove people or things from a group because they are not suitable or not good enough
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.
ˌweed sb/sth ˈout
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weed somebody out — ˌweed sth/sbˈout derived to remove or get rid of people or things from a group because they are not wanted or are less good than the rest • Most applicants get weeded out before the interview stage. Main entry: ↑weedderived … Useful english dictionary
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