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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Those who need a place to get out of the heat can locate their nearest cooling center by calling 2-1-1 or viewing the list that will be published online at 211ct.org.
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Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
His quest to get out of Phoenix became relatively painless, as the Suns reportedly agreed to trade him to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, this year’s 10th pick and five second-round selections.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 22 June 2025
These issues can lead to a pattern of conflict that is tough to get out of.
—Tessa West, CNBC, 21 June 2025
Gotch continued driving through the park where more than a dozen other children were at the time — some had to run away to get out of the truck's path.
—Elena Santa Cruz, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
His quest to get out of Phoenix became relatively painless, as the Suns reportedly agreed to trade him to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, this year’s 10th pick and five second-round selections.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 22 June 2025
These issues can lead to a pattern of conflict that is tough to get out of.
—Tessa West, CNBC, 21 June 2025
Gotch continued driving through the park where more than a dozen other children were at the time — some had to run away to get out of the truck's path.
—Elena Santa Cruz, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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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 28 Jun. 2025.
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