get off

Example Sentences

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“It makes me sick. I want to vomit. If they want to help me, then help me get off welfare by paying a decent wage.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

At least a proposed tie-dye number didn't get off the ground.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“As people get older and older, they can’t get off the floor,” he says.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

“It’s so beautiful that everyone agreed to get off the phone, off their couch on a Tuesday in the middle of the week.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

“Please, get off the computer,” his mom said.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty