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scoop
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scoop something out of something and scoop something Out
to remove something from something by dipping or scooping. She scooped the water out of the bottom of the rowboat. Karen scooped out the water.
See also: out

scoop something up

to gather and remove something by scooping, dipping, or bailing. Karen scooped the nuts up and put them in a bag. Jill scooped up all the money she had won and left the poker table.
See also: up

What's the scoop?

Inf. What is the news?; What's new with you? Bob: Did you hear about Tom? Mary: No, what's the scoop? "Hi, you guys!" beamed John's little brother. "What's the scoop?"


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My worst bargain hunting faux pas was buying a large quantity of biodegradable, disposable pooper scoopers to clean up after our dogs on walks.
Each rustic wooden dispenser holds 100 Dispoz-A-Scoop, "No-Touch" Pooper Scoopers & is supplied complete with signage to gently remind dog owners to clean up after their dogs.
Over the next year, he worked as a pizza deliveryman, ice cream scooper, fast food jockey, construction worker, ER tech, and even cowboy on a Montana dude ranch.
 
 
 
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