Deal out
/ˈdiːlɪŋ aʊt/B2
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1. To distribute cards to each player in a game.
- She shuffled the deck and began to deal out the cards to each player.
- It's his turn to deal out the cards for the next round.
2. To give out or distribute something, especially in portions or shares.
- The teacher dealt out the exam papers to all the students.
- The CEO dealt out bonuses at the end-of-year meeting.
3. To administer or deliver a set amount or type of consequences or justice.
- The judge is known for dealing out harsh sentences to offenders.
- Parents have to deal out fair punishments to keep discipline.
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