style it out
B2 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words
When something embarrassing happens, act like it was on purpose so no one knows you made a mistake.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To respond to an embarrassing or clumsy moment by acting as though it was deliberate and entirely under control.
"She tripped on the red carpet but immediately styled it out, posing for photographers as if she'd meant to do it."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Chiefly British informal, especially popular among younger speakers. The 'it' is fixed and cannot be replaced. Often used when someone trips, makes a social gaffe, or does something clumsy and then tries to look cool about it.
Commonly used with
fall trip mistake awkward moment gaffe
Forms
Base
style it out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
styles it out
he/she/it
Past simple
styled it out
yesterday
Past participle
styled it out
have + pp
-ing form
styling it out
continuous
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