get (someone) out of trouble

idiom

: to solve someone's problems

Examples of get (someone) out of trouble in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Basically, Judd is still trying to get out of trouble constantly, trying to not be accountable, whilst still retaining power. Clark Collis, EW.com, 5 Oct. 2022 Colorado broke through against Cleveland starter Triston McKenzie in the fifth on an RBI single by Joe, but McKenzie settled in and retired Blackmon, Rodgers and Cron on fly balls to get out of trouble. Joe Noga, cleveland, 16 June 2022 Brewer struck out the final 2 batters – the final one looking on a 3-2 pitch – to get out of trouble. Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 23 Apr. 2022 Defense attorneys claimed the brothers made up a lie about Smollett staging the attack to get out of trouble for possessing the firearms and heroin found in the home. Arkansas Online, 3 Dec. 2021 His ability to combine with other players in-and-around the box was special, as well as his quick-footedness to get out of trouble and read what was in front of him. Liam Canning, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2021 But Abramic was crucial in helping the Redwings get out of trouble. Matt Le Cren, chicagotribune.com, 11 Sep. 2021 Huntley has similar abilities to get out of trouble, but there is only one Jackson. Mike Preston, baltimoresun.com, 7 Aug. 2021 Josie suggests a wellness retreat for witches to try to get a hold over Hope’s negative emotions, and Alaric and Dorian join forces to potentially help MG get out of trouble. Washington Post, 10 June 2021

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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