get sth loose

Frequency: 5.87.5 per million words

To succeed in making something unfastened.

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Examples (10)

  • He tried to get the jammed lid loose with a wrench.
  • Can you help me get this knot loose? It's really tight.
  • She managed to get the stubborn screw loose after much effort.
  • We need to get the wheel nut loose before we can change the tire.
  • It was difficult to get the old wallpaper loose from the wall.
  • The children were trying to get a stuck toy loose from the fence.
  • I hope I can get my car key loose from the ignition.
  • With a bit of persuasion, he could get the dog loose from its leash.
  • The workers struggled to get the rusted bolt loose.
  • You might need some oil to get that hinge loose.