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.
Examples of get out of (something) in a Sentence
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My flight was canceled after numerous delays on @Delta - was supposed to get out of San Diego on Sunday.
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Chantelle Lee, TIME, 23 July 2024
Troopers arrested Harrison, who was able to get out of the vehicle and was taken to a Texarkana hospital for treatment, and a female passenger, the release states.
—Grant Lancaster, arkansasonline.com, 23 July 2024
Visit the neighborhoods Instead of fighting your way through the crowds to visit the city’s main tourist attractions, get out of central London.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2024
From plush country inns in rural towns to destination restaurants to wineries working their way up to national recognition, there’s never been a better reason to get out of town.
—Madeline Weinfield, Vogue, 21 July 2024
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Chantelle Lee, TIME, 23 July 2024
Troopers arrested Harrison, who was able to get out of the vehicle and was taken to a Texarkana hospital for treatment, and a female passenger, the release states.
—Grant Lancaster, arkansasonline.com, 23 July 2024
Visit the neighborhoods Instead of fighting your way through the crowds to visit the city’s main tourist attractions, get out of central London.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2024
From plush country inns in rural towns to destination restaurants to wineries working their way up to national recognition, there’s never been a better reason to get out of town.
—Madeline Weinfield, Vogue, 21 July 2024
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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 26 Jul. 2024.
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