get out of (something)

idiom

: 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.

: to stop having (a habit)

I used to exercise every day, but I got out of the habit.

: to stop being in or involved in (something)

The company has decided to get out of the computer business.

Examples of get out of (something) in a Sentence

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Santiago did not suffer any injuries and was able to get out of his vehicle on his own. —

Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2025 And except for the very rare occasion, the first woman to get out of the car is the one who will be sent home. —

Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2025 Feeding a pet is a reason to get out of bed in the morning; taking them out is an excuse to get dressed, go outside, and get some sun. —

Katie Rife, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2025 Zelinsky said the officer had other options when Barnes didn’t comply with his order to get out of the car. —

Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for get out of (something)

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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 7 Feb. 2025.

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