Grammar fix

stamp out

eradicate (figurative)

to completely get rid of something bad, such as a problem, habit, or harmful practice, especially by taking strong action

phrasal verbC1occasional

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

The government is determined to stamp out tax evasion.society
If we want to improve public health, we need to stamp out smoking among young people.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: stamp out + noun

WrongWe must stamp out with bullying.

RightWe must stamp out bullying.

'Stamp out' takes the object directly — no 'with'.

Patternstamp out + noun

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff The government aims to eradicate corruption entirely.

Natural The government wants to stamp out corruption.

'Stamp out' is the punchy verb for wiping out something bad through strong action; 'eradicate' is formal.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

stamp out + evil
corruptionbullyingthe diseasecrime

Don't confuse it

Unlike the literal sense of 'stamp' (pressing your foot down), this sense is figurative and refers to eliminating something undesirable, not to the physical action.

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