get out of

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Casual
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Meaning: To avoid a responsibility

逃避责任,推脱
Librarse de una responsabilidad, escaquearse
(義務や責任を)逃れる、避ける
(의무나 책임을) 피하다, 빠지다

To escape an obligation.

逃避义务或责任。想办法不做应该做的事。
Escapar de una obligación. Evitar hacer algo que deberías hacer.
義務や責任から逃げること。やるべきことを回避する。
의무에서 벗어나다.
Base verb: get
Particle: out of
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. He's trying to get out of paying.
    他想逃避付款
    Está intentando librarse de pagar
    彼は支払いを逃れようとしている
    그는 돈 내는 것을 피하려 하고 있다.
  2. I can't get out of this meeting.
    我无法推脱这个会议
    No puedo librarme de esta reunión
    この会議は避けられない
    이 회의는 빠질 수가 없다.
  3. She got out of doing the dishes.
    她逃脱了洗碗的任务
    Se libró de fregar los platos
    彼女は皿洗いを免れた
    그녀는 설거지를 면했다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: avoidance

Tone: sneaky

✓ Do Say

  • Get out of it
    逃避掉
    Líbrate de ello
    逃れる、避ける
    빠져

Origin & History

From escaping from.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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