get out from under
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To escape from a debt.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
With all this debt, I don't know how we'll ever get out from under.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “get out from under” mean?
To escape from a debt.
Is “get out from under” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.