bat out

To make or write something quickly, often without much care.

• I can bat out a reply.
• He batted out three reports in one afternoon.
• Do not just bat out the speech; think about your audience.

How to use it: bat something out (She batted a short article out before lunch.)

Similar words: churn out, dash off

Common phrases: bat out something, bat out a report

In cricket, to keep batting until a period ends, usually to avoid losing.

• They must bat out the day.
• Our team batted out the remaining overs.
• Can the last two players bat out this session?

How to use it: bat out + period (They needed to bat out the final session.)

Similar words: continue batting

Common phrases: bat out the day, bat out the overs

To knock something out of a place using a bat, paddle, or similar object.

• He batted the ball out.
• We used paddles to bat out the insects.
• She batted a wasp out of the window with a magazine.

How to use it: bat something out of something (He batted the ball out of the yard.)

Similar words: knock out, hit out

Common phrases: bat out something, bat out the ball

To make something flat by hitting or pressing it with a tool.

• Bat out the dough evenly.
• She batted out the meat with a kitchen mallet.
• The cook batted each cutlet out before frying it.

How to use it: bat something out (Bat the meat out until it is thin.)

Similar words: flatten, pound flat

Common phrases: bat out something, bat out the dough