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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In the end, Amat agrees to let the women stay at his house and Gala, who happens to be a wine expert, not-so-selflessly offers to help the wine co-op get out of a rut.
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Claire Franken, TVLine, 26 June 2024
Sharot talked to Life Kit about how to disrupt your routine, get out of your rut and revitalize your life.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 26 June 2024
In 1998, the court told the government that allowing Haredim to get out of conscription violated equal protection principles.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 25 June 2024
About eight minutes after liftoff – with a kettle of vultures taking flight to get out of the way – two of the three boosters for Falcon Heavy made a recovery touchdown back at nearby Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Landing Zones 1 and 2.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2024
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Claire Franken, TVLine, 26 June 2024
Sharot talked to Life Kit about how to disrupt your routine, get out of your rut and revitalize your life.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 26 June 2024
In 1998, the court told the government that allowing Haredim to get out of conscription violated equal protection principles.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 25 June 2024
About eight minutes after liftoff – with a kettle of vultures taking flight to get out of the way – two of the three boosters for Falcon Heavy made a recovery touchdown back at nearby Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Landing Zones 1 and 2.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2024
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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 Jul. 2024.
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