get (something) out of (something or someone)

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: to take (something) from (something or someone)

The police officer got the gun out of the suspect's hand.

The police officer got a confession out of the suspect.

: to gain (something) from (something)

What do you hope to get out of this experience?

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All residents were able to get out of their homes on their own, Richmond Battalion Fire Chief Rico Rincon said. —

Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024 Tardio is playing this weekend with Schneemann and may struggle to get out of the 32s. —

Todd Boss, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Where is the best view of the New York skyline? To get the best view of the New York City skyline, get out of Manhattan. —

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Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for get (something) out of (something or someone)

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