Bug out
/bʌɡ aʊt/B1
Intermediate
1. To leave a place suddenly, especially due to fear or panic.
- When the storm hit, we had to bug out and find shelter.
- The soldiers bugged out as soon as they heard the warning.
2. To become very upset or excited about something, often unnecessarily.
- She bugged out when she saw the surprise party decorations.
- Don't bug out over the test results, they're not that bad.
3. (slang) To have one's eyes open wide, often in shock or surprise.
- His eyes bugged out when he saw the car accident.
- Her eyes bugged out at the sight of the giant spider.
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