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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Recent Examples on the Web Only Robinson and Jewell are signed beyond two seasons, and typically in the NFL, front offices can get out of deals in their final year without much harm being done to the cap. —

Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2024 Their signage also indicated that Israel should get out of Gaza. —

Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 June 2024 Some are working with lenders to find another company to take over the maintenance of their panels; others are just trying to get out of the loans. —

Alana Semuels, TIME, 18 June 2024 The infamously corrupt King Louis the XVI, laden in gold and furs, laughed at the suggestion and told him to get out of his palace. —

Kevin Kurian, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for get (something) out of (something or someone)

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