To get a lot out of it

18th February 2024

We use this expression to say that someone will benefit from a certain experience.

Usage

Written:

Yes

Spoken:

Yes

Formal:

Informal:

Yes

Example 1

I don't want to go camping. It's going to be cold and miserable.

I went last year and I got a lot out of it. It's really good fun.

Example 2

Did you go to that seminar on new email techniques?

Yes, but I didn't get a lot out of it. Most of the stuff wasn't new.