抉えぐり出だす

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

gouge out; scoop out; cut out

Physically removing something by digging, gouging, or scooping, often with force or a tool.

• 彫ちょう刻こく刀とうで木きの目めを抉えぐり出だす。

  Gouge out the wood grain with a carving knife.

• スプーンでメロンの種たねを抉えぐり出だした。

  I scooped out the melon seeds with a spoon.

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

bring to light; reveal; expose

Figurative use: uncovering hidden truths, secrets, or problems, often with effort or investigation.

• 記き者しゃは政せい治じ家かの汚お職しょくを抉えぐり出だした。

  The journalist exposed the politician's corruption.

• 調ちょう査さで会かい社しゃの不ふ正せいが抉えぐり出だされた。

  The investigation brought the company's misconduct to light.