get (someone) out of (something)



get (someone) out of (something)

To rescue, remove, or extricate someone from a troublesome, difficult, unpleasant, or burdensome situation or circumstance. I hope my friend finds a way of getting me out of this stupid dinner party. You can't always rely on your parents to get you out of trouble with the law.
See also: get, of, out

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Carolineka-ro-LEEN (French), KER-ə-lien (English), KER-ə-lin (English), KAR-ə-lien (English), KAR-ə-lin (English)French, English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch
Georgs-Latvian
Llora-Catalan
Sjurd-Norwegian
Altdorfer['æltdɔ:fɔ]
Prudencioproo-DHEN-thyo (Spanish), proo-DHEN-syo (Latin American Spanish)Spanish