get (something) out of (something or someone)
idiom
1
: 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.
2
: to gain (something) from (something)
What do you hope to get out of this experience?
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Petersen expects more companies to declare force majeure or attempt to get out of existing contracts or relationships, opening a whole new potential legal can of worms.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
If on or near Pamlico Sound, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
The pickup truck driver then began to attempt to get out of the ditch by backing up, not knowing the bicyclist was lying in the grass behind his vehicle.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Jim confronts Rick at breakfast and tells him to get out of the resort.
—Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
If on or near Pamlico Sound, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
The pickup truck driver then began to attempt to get out of the ditch by backing up, not knowing the bicyclist was lying in the grass behind his vehicle.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Jim confronts Rick at breakfast and tells him to get out of the resort.
—Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for get (something) out of (something or someone)
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“Get (something) out of (something or someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20%28something%29%20out%20of%20%28something%20or%20someone%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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