Phrasal Verb - Getting Out of
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.Definition
This phrasal verb means to leave or escape from a difficult or unpleasant situation. It can also mean to avoid being held responsible for something or to deny the truth about a situation. The verb 'get' is followed by the particle 'out of'.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | I need to get out of this dead-end job and find a new career. |
| 2 | He got out of paying taxes by claiming bankruptcy. |
| 3 | She tried to get out of the commitment to attend the meeting. |
| 4 | The thief got out of the house before the police arrived. |
| 5 | He got out of the argument by changing the subject. |
| 6 | She couldn't get out of the promise to help her friend move. |
| 7 | The company got out of paying fines by declaring bankruptcy. |
| 8 | He got out of jail on bail and went into hiding. |
| 9 | She got out of the hospital after a long stay. |
| 10 | They got out of the messy situation by apologizing and making amends. |