English
Verb
rfc-header|Phrasal Verb
to get out of something
- To leave, exit, or become free of.
#:Only movie criminals get out of handcuffs.
#:I can't get out of this notion that she may have known all along.
- To circumvent some obligation entirely.
#:Don't try getting out of our dinner party. You're coming!
#:I only cheat so I can get out of doing work.
#:Is there any way I can get out of Saturdays?
Synonyms
(circumvent an obligation): get around
See also
get out
Derived terms
get out of here
get out of there
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