gets, got, gotten, getting
to get out
phrasal verbE
To make something known or public
- 1The news finally got out to the public.
- 2He tried to get out the truth about the incident.
When you share information with others so that many people know about it, you are letting a secret or news become known. For example, if you tell your friend's secret to others, the secret is no longer private because people have learned about it.
A common real-life situation is when news about a celebrity's private life gets out and quickly spreads on social media, showing how information can become public very fast.
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at the laundromat
The Secret Announcement
Frank
I heard the news about the new store opening.
Patricia
Yes, it finally managed to get out after all the secrecy.
Frank
I can't believe they kept it under wraps for so long.
Patricia
Well, now everyone knows, and people are excited.
at a busy transit hub
Unexpected News Release
Donna
Did you hear about the surprise announcement from the company?
George
Yes, I can't believe they let it get out before the official event.
Donna
I know, it's all over the news now.
George
I guess there's no stopping it once it's out there.
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Similar to "to get out":
- 1reveal
- 2disclose
