get out of (something)

idiom

: 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.

: to stop having (a habit)

I used to exercise every day, but I got out of the habit.

: to stop being in or involved in (something)

The company has decided to get out of the computer business.

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The same account posted a separate video showing a woman collecting her jacket from the back of her chair and shuffling past other people to get out of the row. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Where is the best view of the New York skyline? To get the best view of the New York City skyline, get out of Manhattan. —

Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024 At the end of the day, there’s a lot of fascinating work out there, nudging audiences to get out of their comfort zones, lace up their sneakers and re-discover - and hopefully fall in love - with their cities all over again. —

Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Still, even with a shaky call, that run should never get out of the gates for 53 yards. —

Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for get out of (something)

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