She used scissors to tear out the page from the magazine.

The company plans to branch out into new markets.

I had to shell out a lot of money for the car repairs.

Don't use your busy schedule as a cop-out for not spending time with your family.

I let out a sigh of relief when the exam was over.

After running a marathon, he was completely clapped-out.

We launched an all-out offensive to take back the city.

He used to be a successful businessman, but now he's down-and-out.

The car conked-out on the way to the airport.

He's just trying to cop out of the situation by making excuses.