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
Caomh-Ancient Irish
Epiphanius-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Bo (2)-Chinese
AnnasAN-əs (English)Biblical, Biblical Latin
HenkHENKDutch
MaartjeMAH:R-tyəDutch