Yank out
/jæŋk aʊt/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To remove something abruptly or forcefully from a place or position.
- He yanked out the weeds from the garden.
- She yanked the plug out of the socket to turn off the device.
2. To extract something quickly and with effort.
- The dentist yanked out the tooth in one swift motion.
- He yanked out the pen from his pocket to sign the document.
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