A phrase that consists of a verb with a preposition or adverb or both, the meaning of which is different from the meaning of its separate parts.
Phrasal Verb:
spit something out
Meaning / Example:
1. to cast something from the mouth. > The food was so terrible that I spit it out. > I spit out the sweet potatoes.
2. to manage to say something. > Come on! Say it! Spit it out! > Spit it out! Get it said!
3. to say something scornfully. > He spit out his words in utter derision. > She spit out the most unpleasant string of curse words I have ever heard from anyone.