get (something) out of (something or someone)

phrase

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?

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

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But Bednar, who escaped a similar situation against Canada in the quarterfinals, struck out Tatis and Ketel Marte to get out of the jam and keep the score the same. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026

The game didn’t get out of reach before halftime, despite UConn turning the ball over 11 times. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026

As the world begins to emerge from the drear of winter, kids especially are looking to get out of the house. — Lynne Sullivan, The Providence Journal, 14 Mar. 2026

Curfews No curfews have been announced, but Miami Beach officials have said that if things get out of hand, the city could still impose one. — Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026