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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For those looking to get out of credit card debt, see if a balance transfer is right for you.
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Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
It’s meant to provide a basic function and then get out of the way, and that’s not the worst thing for a toothbrush app, even if brushing insights would have been nice.
—PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024
What do riders get out of retracing Pirsig's route?
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2024
Mitch Spence, the first of four relievers after starter Alex Wood couldn’t get out of the fifth, got the win and improved to 1-1.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
Even a low unemployment rate in the region hasn’t stopped some potential renters from deciding to get out of the rent race altogether.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
The pool house is the perfect spot to get out of the sun and also provides two bedrooms for overnight guests.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
But there’s more to Bardugo’s books — and to the YA section as a whole — than a chance to get out of Dodge.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
In upcoming episodes, Grayman will get out of his studio and get to flex his dance muscles (another first for the actor), and attempts to catch the eye of Ricky Martin’s character.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
It’s meant to provide a basic function and then get out of the way, and that’s not the worst thing for a toothbrush app, even if brushing insights would have been nice.
—PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024
What do riders get out of retracing Pirsig's route?
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2024
Mitch Spence, the first of four relievers after starter Alex Wood couldn’t get out of the fifth, got the win and improved to 1-1.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
Even a low unemployment rate in the region hasn’t stopped some potential renters from deciding to get out of the rent race altogether.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
The pool house is the perfect spot to get out of the sun and also provides two bedrooms for overnight guests.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
But there’s more to Bardugo’s books — and to the YA section as a whole — than a chance to get out of Dodge.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
In upcoming episodes, Grayman will get out of his studio and get to flex his dance muscles (another first for the actor), and attempts to catch the eye of Ricky Martin’s character.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 4 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 2024.
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