What does 'come out with' mean? Is it a phrasal verb and an idiom?

[ElGatos]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #237 "Common Phrases and Respones (3)", question 3

When did Microsoft come out with a new version of that software? .........

(a) Yes, I like it a lot.
(b) Last week. Isn't it great?
(c) They developed the new product.
(d) Microsoft creates software products.

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #237 "Common Phrases and Respones (3)", answer 3

When did Microsoft come out with a new version of that software? Last week. Isn't it great?

Correct answer: (b) Last week. Isn't it great?
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What does 'come out with' mean? Is it a phrasal verb and an idiom?

ElGatos

[Linda]

The expression 'come out with' or 'came out with' means to develop and/or manufacture a new product and to put it into the market for consumers to buy.

I hope this helps.
Linda
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[Alan]

Hi,

Another use of 'come out with' is found when it's used as a sort of imperatve. When you say to someone: Come out with it!, you are telling them to speak their mind/say what they think.

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