get out of (something)
idiom
1
: to avoid doing (something)
I didn't want to go to the lecture, but I couldn't get out of it.
He tried to get out of doing his homework.
2
: to stop having (a habit)
I used to exercise every day, but I got out of the habit.
3
: to stop being in or involved in (something)
The company has decided to get out of the computer business.
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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
The Amazin’s were in position to get out of a 1-0 deficit but Rockies reliever Jake Bird struck out three consecutive batters to end the threat.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 7 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
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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
The Amazin’s were in position to get out of a 1-0 deficit but Rockies reliever Jake Bird struck out three consecutive batters to end the threat.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 7 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
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“Get out of (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20out%20of%20%28something%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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