flush out

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To eliminate other possible hostile bidders in a takeover attempt

Analysts said yesterday they expected the company's statement to flush out other would-be bidders.

To clean by forcing a lot of water, or other cleaning liquid, through a dirty container or conduit

The heavy rains last week have flushed out the drains, thereby eliminating the unpleasant smells that had developed over the summer.

To force people or animals to leave a place where they are hiding

The dogs were sent into the woods to flush out the pheasants.

(deyim) Drive a criminal out into the open. The term is derived from bird-hunting, in which one flushes out a covey of qua
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force out of hiding
flush someone out
(deyim) Drive a criminal out into the open. The term is derived from bird-hunting, in which one flushes out a covey of qua
flush out

    Türkische aussprache

    flʌş aut

    Aussprache

    /ˈfləsʜ ˈout/ /ˈflʌʃ ˈaʊt/

    Etymologie

    [ 'fl&sh ] (verb.) 13th century. Middle English flusshen.
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