sortir quelque chose

to take something out; to bring something out

→ sortir
phrase Very common #1,170
to take something out; to bring something out Used when removing or producing an object from a place, container, pocket, etc. The object replaces « quelque chose »: for example, sortir son téléphone. It can also mean to release or remove someone/something from a place, depending on context.
FR: Il faut sortir quelque chose de sa poche pour payer.
EN: You have to take something out of your pocket to pay.