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 22 Jul. 2026.

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