Meaning
- To leave a place such as a building, vehicle, or situation.
- To avoid or escape from doing something.
- To remove something like a stain or a spot.
- When information or secrets get revealed.
- To express something with difficulty.
Today’s Sentences
01
I need to get out of the house.
Situation
How are you feeling?
I know you had the flu.
I’m a lot better now.
Is there anything I can do to make you feel better?
I need to get out of the house.
Do you want to grab a coffee together?
02
This baby needs to get out.
Situation
How’s the pregnancy going?
Great except for the bloating and backaches.
Well, you’ve got that beautiful glow!
Thanks.
But this baby needs to get out already.
Writer’s Note
The phrasal verb ‘get out‘ is classified as a transitive or intransitive and separable or inseparable phrasal verb.
1. Intransitive – Used when no object follows the verb.
Example 1: We have to get out before the storm hits.
Example 2: He told us to get out immediately.
Example 3: We tried to keep it secret, but the news got out.
2. Transitive – Used with a direct object, and the object can go between the verb and particle.
Example 1: This cleaner will get the stain out of your carpet.
Example 2: She got the message out to everyone before the meeting.
3. Inseparable – Sometimes used with an object but you can’t separate the verb and particle.
Example: She’s always finding ways to get out of her responsibilities.
4. Separable – Here, an object can go between.
Example 1: He could hardly get the words out.
Example 2: She struggled to get her feelings out.
Related words: Break free, clear out, come out, circulate, escape, flee, fly, get about, get around, leak, leave, run away, run off, spread