Collocations with "be out"

8 collocations found

the secret is out

the secret has become known

secret7.5
the tide is out

the sea is at a low level

tide7.0
release6.8
jury is out

The jury is still deciding. Can also be used figuratively.

jury6.7
blossom be out

means the flowers have opened. In BrE, 'blossom' is often singular; in AmE, 'blossoms' is often plural.

blossom6.5
shopping6.5
mosquitoes are out

mosquitoes are active and present, especially at night

mosquito6.1