Idiom: get out of something
Definition
Idiom: get out of something (get out of doing something)
- to avoid having to do something you are supposed to do
Example sentences
— I pretended I forgot my bathing suit so I got out of swim class today.
— If you go to college you can get out of more than half your military service.
— Is there any way to get out of taking a foreign language in high school?
— The only way to get out of sex education classes is if you have a note from your parents.
— I'll try to get out of the speeding ticket by going to court to argue my case.
— Normally, I get out of jury duty because I'm a lawyer.
— How did you manage to get out of the staff meeting this morning?
— If I could get out of going to this wedding next weekend I'd be so happy.
Synonyms
- wiggle out of
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