get out of (something)
idiom
1
: to avoid doing (something)
I didn't want to go to the lecture, but I couldn't get out of it.
He tried to get out of doing his homework.
2
: to stop having (a habit)
I used to exercise every day, but I got out of the habit.
3
: to stop being in or involved in (something)
The company has decided to get out of the computer business.
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Security video obtained by ABC News showed the vehicle, a dark-colored compact hatchback car, appeared to be speeding down a street before the incident, drawing the attention of people seated at a sidewalk cafe and pedestrians, some rushing across the street to get out of the car's path.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
But while failing fast sounds exciting and will inspire employees to get out of bed every day, innovating and iterating for the sake of it could be expensive and ultimately get the business nowhere.
—David Morel, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
During a commercial break, the Best Actor nominee saluted the strength of the Hollywood community and encouraged his fellow attendees to get out of their seats for an impromptu dance party.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Photo : Courtesy of Brioni The Ultra-Flat Loafer Lug soles were starting to get out of hand.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2025
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David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
But while failing fast sounds exciting and will inspire employees to get out of bed every day, innovating and iterating for the sake of it could be expensive and ultimately get the business nowhere.
—David Morel, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
During a commercial break, the Best Actor nominee saluted the strength of the Hollywood community and encouraged his fellow attendees to get out of their seats for an impromptu dance party.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Photo : Courtesy of Brioni The Ultra-Flat Loafer Lug soles were starting to get out of hand.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Get out of (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20out%20of%20%28something%29. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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