Trot Out

Pronunciation: /trɑt aʊt/

Definitions of trot out

verb to bring forward or introduce for consideration or display

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer trotted out his horse for a ride.

A2 She trotted out her favorite recipe for the family dinner.

B1 The company trotted out a new product line at the trade show.

B2 The politician trotted out the same tired excuses for his behavior.

C1 The museum trotted out rare artifacts for a special exhibit.

C2 The author trotted out a new novel to critical acclaim.

Examples of trot out in a Sentence

formal The company will trot out their latest product line at the upcoming trade show.

informal She always trots out that same excuse whenever she's late.

slang I can't believe he trotted out that tired old joke again.

figurative The politician trotted out the same promises during his campaign speech.

Grammatical Forms of trot out

• past tense: trotted
• plural: trot out
• comparative: more trotted out
• superlative: most trotted out
• present tense: trot out
• future tense: will trot out
• perfect tense: have trotted out
• continuous tense: is trotting out
• singular: trot out
• positive degree: trot out
• infinitive: to trot out
• gerund: trotting out
• participle: trotting out

Origin and Evolution of trot out

First Known Use: 1825 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'trot out' originated in horse racing, where horses would be trotted out for inspection before a race to ensure they were fit to compete.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'trot out' has evolved to mean presenting or displaying something or someone in a showy or ostentatious manner, often implying a lack of sincerity or authenticity.