bug out
Example Sentences
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And yet, this phenomenon still makes jaws drop and eyes bug out of heads.
From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026
When I booked a Tesla for my recent Miami trip, the daily rate didn’t cause my eyes to bug out.
From Washington Post • Dec. 16, 2021
Esposito plays him with big acting choices you don’t often see on TV: He laughs, he sobs, he whispers, and his eyes bug out of his head.
From Slate • Sep. 24, 2020
I had the camera app bug out a few times, but generally it's been fast and stable.
From The Verge • Aug. 18, 2017
And her mom's eyes bug out, and she steps back and gasps, and she doesn't know what to do.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
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