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bang out

B2 informal separable transitive
In simple words

To make or write something fast and without worrying too much about quality; to play music very loudly.

Literal meaning: To strike something outward — the idiomatic leap is to producing something with force and speed.

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic informal

To produce something quickly and with little refinement, such as a piece of writing or work.

"She banged out a 1,000-word article in under an hour."

Grammar: separable
2 B2 idiomatic informal

To play music loudly and energetically, especially on a piano or percussion instrument.

"The pianist banged out a lively jazz number at the end of the set."

Grammar: separable
3 C1 idiomatic slang

(Prison/institutional slang) To signal the end of lockdown by banging on cell doors.

"The guards banged out at six every morning."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Common in informal American and British English. Often implies the output is rough or produced under pressure. Also used for playing piano or drums loudly.

Commonly used with

email report essay tune song message

Forms

Base
bang out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bangs out
he/she/it
Past simple
banged out
yesterday
Past participle
banged out
have + pp
-ing form
banging out
continuous

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