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UK//aɪ wɒnt aʊt//US//aɪ wɑnt aʊt//

Meaning of I want out

Expresses a desire to leave a situation or place.

In simple words: I want to leave or escape.

I want out in a sentence

  • After the long meeting, I said, 'I want out,' feeling exhausted.
  • When the movie started dragging, I whispered, 'I want out!' to my friend.
  • In that awkward party, all I could think was, 'I want out of here!'
  • She looked around and sighed, 'I want out of this conversation.'
  • When the job became too stressful, he finally declared, 'I want out!'

How to use I want out

Use 'I want out' in casual conversations to express a desire to leave a situation. It's not suitable for formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of wanting to 'get out' of a tight situation, like a tight shirt.

Related words

Collocations with I want out

  • want out of a situation
  • want out of a commitment
  • want out now
  • want out fast
  • want out immediately

Synonyms for I want out

  • I want to leave
  • I want to exit
  • I want to escape
  • I need to get out
  • I’m done

Common mistakes with I want out

  • Using in formal situations like business meetings.
  • Confusing with 'I want to get out', which can imply urgency.
  • Omitting 'I' and saying just 'Want out' which sounds incomplete.

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Frequently asked questions about I want out

What does I want out mean?

I want to leave or escape.

What is the definition of I want out?

Expresses a desire to leave a situation or place.

How do you use I want out in a sentence?

After the long meeting, I said, 'I want out,' feeling exhausted.

Can you give another example of I want out?

When the movie started dragging, I whispered, 'I want out!' to my friend.

What are synonyms for I want out?

Common alternatives include I want to leave, I want to exit, I want to escape, I need to get out, I’m done.

What words go with I want out?

It commonly pairs with want out of a situation, want out of a commitment, want out now, want out fast, want out immediately.

What are common mistakes when using I want out?

Using in formal situations like business meetings. Confusing with 'I want to get out', which can imply urgency. Omitting 'I' and saying just 'Want out' which sounds incomplete.

How do you pronounce I want out?

US: //aɪ wɑnt aʊt//, UK: //aɪ wɒnt aʊt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is I want out formal or informal?

"I want out" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use I want out?

Use 'I want out' in casual conversations to express a desire to leave a situation. It's not suitable for formal contexts.