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Complete Definition of "get out of"

English

Verb
rfc-header|Phrasal Verb
to get out of something

  1. 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.

  1. 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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