drain (something) out of (something)

drain (something) out of (something)

To cause a liquid to flow or move out of something. Can you drain the water out of that pot? I don't want the pasta to get soggy. I always have to drain the broth out of this soup because my daughter only likes the noodles. Hey, can you drain the water out of the tub while I get the kids into their pajamas?

See also: drain, of, out

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drain something out of something

 and drain something out

to cause something to flow from something; to empty all of some liquid out of something. She drained the last drop out of the bottle. She drained out all the water in the pot.

See also: drain, of, out

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