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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What is Bailey able to get out of finally being able to open up about Jason to this woman?
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Max Gao, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
In Benin, a program brought together farmer and pastoralist communities to spread the word about looming dry spells because drought meant herders would sometimes bring their animals to graze on other people’s farms, and conflicts would get out of hand.
—Somini Sengupta, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
For example, when water contains a lot of nutrients and heats up on bright sunny days, plant growth in the water can get out of control.
—Courtney Di Vittorio, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2025
In 2020, Brandon Fernandez filed a petition to get out of his murder conviction based on the new law.
—Natalie Morales, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2025
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Max Gao, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
In Benin, a program brought together farmer and pastoralist communities to spread the word about looming dry spells because drought meant herders would sometimes bring their animals to graze on other people’s farms, and conflicts would get out of hand.
—Somini Sengupta, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
For example, when water contains a lot of nutrients and heats up on bright sunny days, plant growth in the water can get out of control.
—Courtney Di Vittorio, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2025
In 2020, Brandon Fernandez filed a petition to get out of his murder conviction based on the new law.
—Natalie Morales, CBS News, 15 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 27 Feb. 2025.
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