get out from under (someone or something)



get out from under (someone or something)

To escape or extricate oneself from a troublesome, difficult, or burdensome person, situation, or circumstance. Having lost his job in the factory, George didn't know how he was going to get out from under all his debt. I can't wait to go to college and get out from under my controlling parents.
See also: get, out

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MurnaMUR-naIrish
HartleyHAHRT-leeEnglish
Aloisio-Italian
Gavri'el-Biblical Hebrew
Abbey['æbi]
TrudieTROO-dee (English), TRUY-dee (Dutch)English, Dutch