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fob out

 

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Fob Out

Description:

Fob out is a phrasal verb that can have different meanings based on the context. It is commonly used to describe the act of delegating or assigning tasks or responsibilities to someone else, usually in a hasty or careless manner. It can also refer to the act of offering a substitute or replacement for someone or something.

Examples:

Sense: Delegating or assigning tasks/responsibilities

Verb:

He always fobs out the less important projects to his interns.

Noun:

The boss's perpetual fobbing out of assignments onto his subordinates has created a frustrated work environment.

Sense: Offering a substitute or replacement

Verb:

Since Mary couldn't attend the meeting, she fobbed out the task of presenting the report to her colleague.

Noun:

The bookstore offered to fob out the out-of-stock book with a similar one.

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