How to Use flip out in a Sentence

flip out

verb
Definition of flip outnext
  • Yep, a set of wheels flips out with the touch of a button to get moving without taking your baby out of the seat.
    — Jennifer Nied, Women's Health, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Currently on sale for 38% off, this couch flips out into a lounger that kids 18 months and up can nap or play on.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Feeling bad about flipping out can be a good thing, Dr. Kecmanovic says.
    — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Parted a bit off-center, her hair is flipped out and away from her face in voluminous swoops, much like the blowouts that were popular in the '70s.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Once it’s charged, fill up the transparent water holder and flip out the nozzle to reveal a power button with two speeds.
    — Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
  • The ends of the pony were dramatically flipped out for a vintage vibe, a fun contrast against her super-modern dress.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 16 Jan. 2024
  • The federation’s sponsors flipped out, and Cordeiro resigned a day later.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 10 July 2023
  • So not to flip out Shanghai for a different Chinese venue but to look at Shanghai and another Chinese venue.
    — Maury Brown, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The panel that flips out is also full of pockets for stashing jewelry, accessories, shoes and ties.
    — Abigail Bailey, goodhousekeeping.com, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Let cool for at least 10 minutes before flipping out onto a cutting board and slicing into squares.
    — Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
  • Then, the legs flip out perpendicular to the machine's bottom edge and provide stability.
    — Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Polly Pocket is releasing an exclusive collector compact—the exterior, shaped as a Central Perk mug, opens up to three locations that mega fans will flip out over.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 27 July 2023
  • When Marco begins to flip out, physically assaulting Cassian and threatening the other passengers, Cassian tries to calm him down.
    — Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019

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