ace out
B2 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To beat someone clearly, or to push someone out of a job or competition.
Literal meaning: To score an ace (winning serve/shot) to push someone out.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To defeat a competitor decisively, especially in a contest or business situation.
"Our team aced out the rivals in the final round of the pitch competition."
Grammar: separable
2 C1
idiomatic
informal
To manoeuvre someone out of a position or opportunity, often unfairly.
"He felt he had been aced out of the promotion by office politics."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Primarily North American informal English. Can be used both for competition (outperforming) and for workplace situations (displacing someone). Separable: 'ace someone out' or 'ace out someone'.
Commonly used with
competitor rival opponent position contract deal
Forms
Base
ace out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
aces out
he/she/it
Past simple
aced out
yesterday
Past participle
aced out
have + pp
-ing form
acing out
continuous
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