Previousextricate from Formal
Meaning: to get someone out of a difficult situation or a dangerous place
For example:
- extricate sb from sth Their accountant tried to extricate the company executives from charges of tax evasion.
- extricate oneself from sth Even though he had a team of very expensive lawyers, Lord Fartwhistle couldn't extricate himself from the legal mess he was in.
Quick Quiz:
Our new government has managed to extricate us from the war, so our soldiers are going to
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