get (something) out of (something or someone)

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: 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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Plans for a vocational charter school in Hamilton County won't get out of the workshop. —

John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024 But what are people hoping to get out of it, news, community, memes? —

Leah Feiger, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024 Like Pumpkin, many dogs might dig to get out of their yard. —

Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 The question is whether organizations are brave enough to get out of their own way. —

Ludmila Praslova, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for get (something) out of (something or someone)

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