To be forced to leave a school, university, or programme because of failing grades or not meeting academic requirements.
To have to leave school or a course because your grades are too low.
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
To be required to leave an educational institution or programme because of consistently failing grades or not meeting academic standards.
"He failed out of engineering school after his second year and had to find a different career."
Primarily American English. Common in educational contexts. Implies involuntary departure due to academic failure, distinguishing it from 'drop out,' which is voluntary.
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