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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The report went on to state that Baker fell out with various people in AEW backstage, and was looking to get out of her contract, which reportedly runs through 2026.
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
But the Heat would have nine months to get out of the tax, because tax bills are not set until the final day of the regular season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Witnesses told police the car’s alarm was going off because the 8-year-old was trying to get out of the car.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
And, while very few expect Wales to get out of the group, or perhaps even win a single point in the process of trying, the lack of pressure is viewed as a privilege in the camp.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 June 2025
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
But the Heat would have nine months to get out of the tax, because tax bills are not set until the final day of the regular season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Witnesses told police the car’s alarm was going off because the 8-year-old was trying to get out of the car.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
And, while very few expect Wales to get out of the group, or perhaps even win a single point in the process of trying, the lack of pressure is viewed as a privilege in the camp.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 June 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 13 Jul. 2025.
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