get (someone) out of trouble

phrase

: to solve someone's problems

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Tanev’s positioning, stick-work and ability to get out of trouble in his own zone are all elite hallmarks of his game. — The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025 But Buehler drew a double play to get out of trouble and went on to enjoy his best outing by far since joining the Red Sox. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2025 New police video, obtained by @TMZ_Sports, shows #MarcusJordan name-dropped his famous father to cops in an apparent effort to get out of trouble before his arrest on Tuesday morning. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025 Nicholls was not in position to walk Smith in the bottom of the inning, but Desandro made the pitch to get out of trouble before Villareal’s misplay. — Staff and News Service Reports, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024 Severino managed to get out of trouble when needed and got plenty of help from the defense. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 May 2024 Black likes Lawrence’s nasty stuff and ability to get out of trouble via strikeouts or groundball outs. — Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2024

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“Get (someone) out of trouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20%28someone%29%20out%20of%20trouble. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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