| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
get out [ɡet aʊt] | to leave or escape from a place |
Other meanings
- to become known
- to remove something
- to go out socially
- to say something with difficulty
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "get out"
- We need to get out of here before the storm hits.
- The truth finally got out, despite the cover-up.
- Can you get the stain out of this shirt?
- I don’t get out much these days.
- He could barely get out a word through his tears.
Features of Using "get out"
“Get out” can be both literal (to leave a place) and figurative (to reveal information, to overcome emotions). Can sometimes be separable, especially when referring to “get something out”. Widely used in both formal and informal contexts.
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