.way 'out
pluralways outn[C]BrE a door or passage through which you leave a building
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exita way to escape a difficult or bad situation
He was in a dilemma, and could see no way out.on the/your way outa) if you do something on the way out, you do it as you leave a place
Pick up your mail on the way out.b) soon to be replaced by someone or something else
The old type of passport is on its way out.→
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