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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But the driver who is the most aggravating of all is the one who, when still a block away, starts honking his horn for pedestrians to get out of his way. Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 Distractions carry a heavy workplace toll, and the best bosses know how to get out of their employees’ way so everyone can focus on their most important work. Natasha Piñon,megan Sauer, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025 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 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 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 18 Feb. 2025.

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