drain out of

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.

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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As long as normal sewage goes in and the effluent is free to drain out of the perforations in the pipes, your septic system will work just fine.

Unclog drains without chemicals: use these simple, reliable methods to clear your drains and say goodbye to plumbing bills!

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drastic times call for drastic measures
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Drat!
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Drain fly
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drain from (someone or something)
drain from her
drain from him
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drain from us
drain from you
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Drain Induced Barrier Lowering
Drain Line Flow Control
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drain my main vein
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drain of resources
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drain off to cause or permit
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drain one's main vein
Drain Open Failure Mode
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drain rod
Drain spacing
Drain spacing
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Drain Sump
drain test
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Drain the Swamp
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drain them of
drain tile
drain tile
drain trap
drain trap
drain trap
drain trap
Drain Tube Attachment Device
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drain valve
Drain Water Quenching Kit
Drain Wire
Drain Wire
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drain your main vein
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