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crank out
Idioms and Phrases
Produce, especially mechanically or rapidly, as in I don't know how he can crank out a novel a year . [ Colloquial ; mid-1900s]Example Sentences
He kneads pizza dough before cranking out several dozen tortillas.
“We feel our role in the community, even during this tragedy, is to be here, to be open, to be cranking out meals, or to do catering, whatever anyone needs,” Schulz said.
Several networks, including Hallmark and Lifetime, crank out dozens of holiday-themed films each year to join such beloved evergreens as “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” “Home Alone” and “A Christmas Story” that play in syndication.
The move will be a major promotion for Alexander, 38, who has worked for NBC News since 2019, cranking out reports for its affiliate news service and the network.
Unless it’s Ridley Scott, cranking out epic movies year after year, well into his 80s.
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