Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spit-out-the-dummy
idiom
spɪt aʊt ðə ˈdʌmi
Definition
To reject or discard something that is considered unworthy or unnecessary, often used in a context where someone is overly critical or difficult to please.
Examples
- After the first draft, he decided to spit-out-the-dummy and rewrite the entire project.
- She always spits-out-the-dummy when it comes to choosing a restaurant.
- It’s easy to spit-out-the-dummy when the product doesn’t live up to expectations.
Meaning
The phrase expresses the idea of someone being picky or hard to satisfy, often throwing away or disregarding things that don’t meet their standards.
Synonyms
- dismiss
- reject
- disregard
