Problems Highlighted by Białowieża
trot something out
to give options, excuses, reasons etc that you have used too many times and that do not seem sincere
Steve trotted out the same old excuses.
When protesters erupted, the other side trotted out an old argument often used by foresters: bark beetles were going to eat up the forest and the only way to avoid this catastrophe was to move infested trees.
play something out
If an event or situation is played out or plays itself out, it happens
It will be interesting to see how the election plays itself out.
There are many reasons to stand back and watch natural forces play out their roles without intervening.