check out

(phrasal verb) to lose interest in a subject

Example Sentence:

I’m sorry that I can’t focus. I think I have checked out. Can we study our philosophy tomorrow?

I couldn’t date her anymore because I kept checking out of our conversations. I just couldn’t listen to her anymore.

Notes:

Usually used with the preposition of.

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Similar idioms:

1. check out
2. beside oneself
3. snap at
4. check out someone
5. check out something