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get out the vote

idiom
Meaning

To increase voter turnout, typically in a highly partisan way.


Examples
SIMPLE

Volunteers work hard to get out the vote before the election.

CONTEXTUAL

The local campaign organized a large event this weekend to get out the vote among younger people.

COMPLEX

Political organizers spent the final weeks of the campaign knocking on doors and making calls to get out the vote in key districts.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  2. 02

    cast one's vote

    To vote for something.

  3. 03

    clothespin vote

    A vote that is cast for a given candidate despite personal reservations or a distaste for that individual.

  4. 04

    could not get elected dogcatcher

    Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.

  5. 05

    don't get someone started

    Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.

  6. 06

    five will get you ten

    I strongly believe.

  7. 07

    get a charge out of

    To derive excitement, entertainment, or pleasure from.

  8. 08

    get a clue

    To become aware of the obvious reality of a situation, often used as a command to indicate frustration

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