sally out

/ˌsæli aʊt/
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Other forms: sallied out; sallies out

Definitions of sally out
  1. verb
    set out in a sudden, energetic or violent manner
    synonyms: sally forth
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    type of:
    depart, part, set forth, set off, set out, start, start out, take off
    leave
  2. verb
    jump out from a hiding place and surprise (someone)
    synonyms: burst forth, leap out, rush out
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    type of:
    appear
    come into sight or view
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