get (something) out of (something or someone)

idiom

: 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.

: to gain (something) from (something)

What do you hope to get out of this experience?

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The female driver initially stopped but then drove off after the officer commanded her to get out of the car. —

Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025 The victim was able to get out of the vehicle within a short time and ran to a nearby residence. —

Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 New police video, obtained by @TMZ_Sports, shows #MarcusJordan name-dropped his famous father to cops in an apparent effort to get out of trouble before his arrest on Tuesday morning. —

Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025 Hours before the Magic battled the new-look Kings late Wednesday night at Golden 1 Center, All-Star forward Paolo Banchero laid out exactly how Orlando would get out of its 4-game skid. —

Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for get (something) out of (something or someone)

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