def get_iterable(in_dict, in_key):
    """
    Similar to <dict>.get(), but if value is None, False, ..., An empty tuple is returned instead
    :param in_dict: a dictionary
    :param in_key: the key to look for at in_dict
    :return: in_dict[in_var] or () if it is None or not present
    """
    if not in_dict.get(in_key):
        return ()
    return in_dict[in_key]