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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Both the lack of confidence and the desire to start anew are real, highlighting the country’s eagerness to get out of its slump and its uncertainty about its leader’s readiness to change course.
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Li Yuan, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Because her mom always loved sweets, a little bit of candy could help Dr. Edgerly get out of just about any difficult situation.
—Theresa Tamkins, SELF, 21 Feb. 2025
For Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), the overnight session on Thursday is about proving Democrats have a path — and the guts — to get out of the political wilderness.
—Stephen Neukam, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
George wants more time to get something out of Green.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
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Li Yuan, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Because her mom always loved sweets, a little bit of candy could help Dr. Edgerly get out of just about any difficult situation.
—Theresa Tamkins, SELF, 21 Feb. 2025
For Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), the overnight session on Thursday is about proving Democrats have a path — and the guts — to get out of the political wilderness.
—Stephen Neukam, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
George wants more time to get something out of Green.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Feb. 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 27 Feb. 2025.
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