Cross Sth Meaning Draw Line Pen Pencil Wrong

Meaning: If you cross something out, you draw a line through it with a pen or a pencil, usually because it's wrong or is no longer necessary.

• cross sth out If you make a mistake, cross it out and write down what you think is correct instead.
  
  
• cross out sth When guests arrive, cross out their names on the guest list so that we know they're here.