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get out

get out


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb leave or make somebody leave: to leave a place or situation, or enable somebody to leave one

2. intransitive verb become known: to become widely known, especially contrary to somebody's wishes
If this ever gets out, I'll be so embarrassed!

3. transitive verb produce or publish something: to produce or publish something, especially a newspaper or magazine

4. make sound: to make a sound or say something ( informal )
too choked up to get anything out



interjection 
Definition:
 
expression of disbelief: used as an expression of disbelief ( informal )
Get out! You actually said that?

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