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Definition of get-out noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

get-out

noun
 
/ˈɡet aʊt/
 
/ˈɡet aʊt/
[usually singular] (British English)
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  1. a way of avoiding something, especially a responsibility or duty
    • He said he'd come but he's looking for a get-out.
    • a get-out clause in the contract
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryGet-out is used before these nouns:
    • clause
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