1 B2 idiomatic neutral
to develop a rash, spots, or another visible skin condition
"He came out in a rash after eating shellfish."
inseparable
come out in
B2 neutral inseparable transitive
to develop a visible skin problem such as a rash or spots
In plain English
to get spots or a rash on your skin
What does "come out in" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
to emerge in a particular form
Actually means
to get spots or a rash on your skin
Usage tip
Especially common in British English. Usually used with rash, spots, hives, or a similar skin reaction.
Words that pair with "come out in"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
a rash spots hives blotches pimples
How to conjugate "come out in"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
come out in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
comes out in
he/she/it
Past simple
came out in
yesterday
Past participle
come out in
have + pp
-ing form
coming out in
continuous
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