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What does "step out" mean?
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Walk briskly, as in He stepped out in time to the music. [c. 1800]
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Also, step outside. Go outside briefly, as in He just stepped out for a cigarette. [First half of 1500s]
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Go out for an evening of entertainment, as in They're stepping out again tonight.
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step out with. Accompany or consort with a person as when going on a date, as in She's been stepping out with him for a month. [Colloquial; early 1900s]