heraus|holen
Translation
to get out, to fetch out, to make the most of
Examples
Er versucht, den Ball aus dem Loch herauszuholen.
He is trying to get the ball out of the hole.
Es ist wichtig, das Beste aus der Situation herauszuholen.
It is important to make the most of the situation.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sth.)) to get sth. out of sth. He's trying to get the ball out of the hole.
Similar Words
entnehmen (to take out), gewinnen (to gain)
Etymology
From 'heraus-' (out) and 'holen' (to fetch). Literally 'to fetch out'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'hauling' something 'out' ('heraus'). The verb combines direction (out) and action (fetch).