get it out
get out
1. To remove or extract something from some person, place, or thing. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "get" and "out." Can you get this book out? It's really wedged into place here on the shelf. Were the doctors able to get that shard of glass out of his foot?
2. To rescue, remove, or extricate someone from a troublesome, difficult, unpleasant, or burdensome situation or circumstance. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "get" and "out." When you run into trouble, you can always rely on your parents to get you out. The embassy is committed to getting out its citizens who have been impacted by the conflict in the region. Get the kids out of here before they get hurt!
3. To depart, flee, or escape. We need to get out of here before the police show up!
4. To speak, sing, or otherwise verbalize something, often when doing so is difficult. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "get" and "out." I was supposed to sing in the talent show, but once I saw how many people were in the audience, I couldn't get a note out. Please, let me get the words out before I lose my nerve!
5. To be revealed. How did word get out? We tried so hard to make sure she didn't know about the surprise party.
6. To reveal something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "get" and "out." If the government doesn't get these facts out there now, more people will die.
7. To produce, create, or publish something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "get" and "out." How soon can we get out the next issue of the magazine?
See also: get, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
get it out
Fig. to tell someone about a problem; to pour out one's grief. (Fixed order.) Come on, get it out. You'll feel better. He would feel better if he could get it out.
See also: get, out
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
get it out
tv. to tell (someone) about a problem; to pour out one’s grief. He would feel better if he could get it out.
See also: get, out
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
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- rescue from (someone or something)
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- back into (someone or something)
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- angling
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- orient
- orient to
- orient to (something)