Meaning of flunk out | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To fail to finish school, or a given subject, program or course, due to academic shortcomings; i.e., to have too many flunking or failing grades (marks).
   idiomatic
2. (of an educator or institution) To impose failing grades on (a student), often requiring a retaking of the course or academic year.
   idiomatic

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Examples

“He flunked out of high school as a youth, but finished school later in life.”

“They could simply have⟳ replied, "No, we're way too square. And until you do come⟳ up with an answer⟳, stick⟳ to the syllabus so that we don't have⟳ to flunk out your mixed-up students when we get⟳ them next quarter."”

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