get (something) out of (something or someone)
idiom
1
: to take (something) from (something or someone)
The police officer got the gun out of the suspect's hand.
The police officer got a confession out of the suspect.
2
: to gain (something) from (something)
What do you hope to get out of this experience?
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Both left-handers found ways to get out of trouble Wednesday.
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Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Those guys who play that late semifinal don’t get out of there sometimes until 1 in the morning and then play again the next afternoon (at 3).
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 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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Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Those guys who play that late semifinal don’t get out of there sometimes until 1 in the morning and then play again the next afternoon (at 3).
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 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
See All Example Sentences for get (something) out of (something or someone)
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“Get (something) out of (something or someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20%28something%29%20out%20of%20%28something%20or%20someone%29. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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