[Phrasal Verb] ACT OUT - Harness the Power of Expression with Phrasal Verbs!

Express emotions through behavior.

To "act out" often means to perform or express feelings through actions, sometimes negatively. For example, a child who is upset might act out by throwing a tantrum. In a more positive light, actors act out roles in plays and movies. Understanding this expression enlightens one to both literal and psychological dimensions of human behavior.

Example Sentences

1. The children acted out the story.

   act out means to perform or mimic behaviors or emotions

2. He often acts out when he's tired.

   he misbehaves often when he feels tired

3. She acted out her frustrations during the play.

   she expressed her frustrations through actions in the play