get-out

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get-out

BrE

/ˈɡet aʊt/

NAmE

/ˈɡet aʊt/

noun

[usually singular]

(

BrE,

informal

)

a way of avoiding sth, especially a responsibility or duty 回避（责任或义务）的办法；借口

◆He said he'd come but he's looking for a get-out. 他说过他会来，但眼下他又在找借口。

◆a

get-out clause

in the contract合约里的规避条款