get (something) out of (something or someone)

idiom

: 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.

: to gain (something) from (something)

What do you hope to get out of this experience?

Examples of get (something) out of (something or someone) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web What matters, Martha, is whether the next stage of this conflict against Hamas, which Israel has every right to carry out, allows for civilians to get out of the way of any future attack on Rafah. —

ABC News, 12 May 2024 As Sporting continues to slump in MLS play, Vermes feels like the spark to get out of it is going to come from an improvement in the team’s mentality. —

Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2024 They were given about 45 minutes to move from the street and numerous orders from officers to get out of the roadway before they were arrested, according to court documents. —

Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 10 May 2024 The girls quickly changed their minds, and the 13-year-old was able to get out of the car. —

Sean Emery, Orange County Register, 10 May 2024 The holiday also provides a chance to get out of town for a wonderful stretch. —

Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024 But also, the story segues so nicely into the topic of this newsletter: How far men will go to get out of lady troubles, and what that does to the ladies. —

Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024 Aides are the ones who work most closely with residents and help them — some of whom cannot move freely or control their bladder or bowels — get out of bed, go to the bathroom, bathe, eat and more. —

Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2024 Not only does shrinking remote work opportunities mean less reason to work out at home, but those continuing to work from home want to get out of the house and find community in fitness environments, particularly outdoors activities like running. —

Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 May 2024

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