leaves, left, leaving
to leave out
phrasal verb
To forget to mention or include something
- 1I think you left out the most important part of the story.
- 2He left out the address, so I couldn't find the place.
Sometimes, when you talk or write, you do not say or write about something important. You do not add it. Maybe you do not remember, or you do not think it is needed. So, that thing is missing from your story or list.
When writing a shopping list, if you forget to write "milk," you have left out milk from your list.
Marks every word in this card as Known in your Word Bank. Words you selected as To Study are skipped. You can change any word later in your Word Bank.
during a job interview
The Overlooked Achievement
Sharon
I see you have a lot of experience in project management.
Matthew
Yes, but I realized I left out my biggest project from last year.
Sharon
Oh, what was that project about?
Matthew
It was a major software rollout for a multinational company.
in a shop
The Missing Bestseller
Deborah
I can't find the new bestseller on the list you gave me.
Steven
Oh no, I must have left it out by mistake.
Deborah
No worries, I'll add it now.
Steven
Thanks, I appreciate it!
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