The spelling of the phrase "lots out" is relatively straightforward, with the word "lots" spelled phonetically as /lɒts/ and the word "out" spelled phonetically as /aʊt/. The letter "o" in "lots" is pronounced with a short "o" sound, while the "ou" in "out" produces a diphthong, blending the sounds of "ah" and "oo". The resulting phrase, /lɒts aʊt/, is commonly used to indicate a large quantity of something that has been exhausted or depleted.
The phrase "lots out" does not have a specific etymology as it is not a standard English phrase. It appears to be a combination of two separate words, "lots" and "out".
The word "lots" is a plural form of "lot". Its etymology can be traced back to the Old English word "hlāt" meaning "a portion, share, or fate". Over time, "lot" came to refer to a piece or portion of land, an assigned task, or an arbitrary decision or choice. In the plural form, "lots" refers to multiple predetermined or randomly assigned objects or options.
The word "out" is a common adverb used to indicate movement away from or outside a particular location or situation. Its etymology can be traced back to the Old English word "ūt", meaning "out, forth, abroad".