Flunk out
verb
To fail a course or exam and be removed from a school or college.
John had to flunk out of college because he couldn't pass his exams.
Often appears as...
- flunk out of school
- flunk out of university
verb
To fail a course or exam and be removed from a school or college.
John had to flunk out of college because he couldn't pass his exams.
Often appears as...
- flunk out of school
- flunk out of university
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Consequences
Flunk out implies serious academic failure leading to removal from an institution.
If you don't study harder, you might flunk out of the program.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Emotion
'Flunk out' can carry a stigma, suggesting personal fault or inadequate effort.
She was embarrassed to flunk out and face her family.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
The phrase is casual and might not be appropriate in formal writing.
He casually mentioned that he flunked out, but it's a serious issue.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Consequences
Flunk out implies serious academic failure leading to removal from an institution.
If you don't study harder, you might flunk out of the program.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Emotion
'Flunk out' can carry a stigma, suggesting personal fault or inadequate effort.
She was embarrassed to flunk out and face her family.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
The phrase is casual and might not be appropriate in formal writing.
He casually mentioned that he flunked out, but it's a serious issue.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Consequences
Flunk out implies serious academic failure leading to removal from an institution.
If you don't study harder, you might flunk out of the program.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Emotion
'Flunk out' can carry a stigma, suggesting personal fault or inadequate effort.
She was embarrassed to flunk out and face her family.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
The phrase is casual and might not be appropriate in formal writing.
He casually mentioned that he flunked out, but it's a serious issue.
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