dart out

dart out

To move quickly out of somewhere or something. The kids darted out of the house as soon as they heard the ice cream truck. As soon as I opened the back door, the dog darted out into the yard. Be careful while driving—if you ever see a ball roll into the street, a kid is liable to dart out after it.

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dart out (of something) (at someone or something)

to move quickly out of something toward someone or something. The ferret darted out of its burrow at the children. The snake darted out at the frog. The mouse darted out of its hole.

See also: dart, out

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