get-out
noun /ˈɡet aʊt/
/ˈɡet aʊt/
[usually singular] (British English)- a way of avoiding something, 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
Collocations DictionaryGet-out is used before these nouns:- clause
- He said he'd come but he's looking for a get-out.