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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Weathers, the son of longtime reliever David Weathers, needed only eight pitches to get out of the first inning.
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Compiled From Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
Houser struck out Salvador Perez, fielded Jac Caglianone’s bouncer back to the mound and then struck out Drew Waters to get out of the jam without allowing a run.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
According to a source familiar with the matter, Vice President JD Vance was with Trump when the Musk fight started to get out of hand, and Vance spoke with Trump multiple times throughout the day.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2025
Bayern are a high-pressing team who will try to lock opponents into their own third or force them to play long to get out of it.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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Compiled From Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
Houser struck out Salvador Perez, fielded Jac Caglianone’s bouncer back to the mound and then struck out Drew Waters to get out of the jam without allowing a run.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
According to a source familiar with the matter, Vice President JD Vance was with Trump when the Musk fight started to get out of hand, and Vance spoke with Trump multiple times throughout the day.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2025
Bayern are a high-pressing team who will try to lock opponents into their own third or force them to play long to get out of it.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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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 Jun. 2025.
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