get across
communicate clearly
to successfully explain an idea or message so that people understand it
She used simple language to get her point across to the class.
Phrasal verbs built on "get" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
communicate clearly
to successfully explain an idea or message so that people understand it
She used simple language to get her point across to the class.
have a good relationship
To have a friendly or harmonious relationship with someone.
I get along really well with my older brother.
have a good relationship
to have a friendly, easy relationship with someone
I get along with most of my colleagues.
travel locally
to move from place to place in a town, city, or area, especially using different types of transport.
In London, it's easy to get around by bus or underground.
finally do something you have intended to do
to finally do something you have wanted or needed to do for a while, often after delaying it because you were busy or kept forgetting.
I finally got around to cleaning my room this weekend.
suggest or imply
to try to say or suggest something without saying it directly.
I’m not sure what you’re getting at—can you explain more clearly?
escape
To leave or escape from a place, situation, or person, especially when it is difficult or you are not supposed to.
The thief tried to get away, but the police caught him.
avoid punishment
To do something wrong or not allowed and not be caught or punished for it.
He cheated on the test and got away with it because no one noticed.
return
To come back to a place, especially after being away.
I usually get back from work around six o'clock.
manage with difficulty
to manage to live or do something with just enough of what you need, often when it's difficult or you don't have much.
I don't earn much, but I can get by on my salary.
make someone sad
To make someone feel sad, disappointed, or less happy.
Rainy weather always gets me down.
start focusing on
to begin giving serious attention or effort to something, especially after a delay or distraction.
After chatting for a while, we finally got down to business.
enter or arrive
to enter a place, vehicle, or building, or to arrive somewhere, especially after traveling.
What time did you get in last night?
become interested in
To start liking or becoming involved in an activity, subject, or hobby.
I really got into cooking during the lockdown and now I try new recipes every week.
leave a bus, train, plane, etc.
To leave or step out of a bus, train, plane, or other form of public transport.
I usually get off the bus at the next stop.
board transport
to enter or go onto a form of transport such as a bus, train, plane, or bike.
We need to get on the bus before it leaves.
have a good relationship
To have a friendly or comfortable relationship with someone.
I really get on with my new flatmate; we have a lot in common.
avoid doing something
to manage not to do something you should do, often by making excuses or finding a way around it.
He always tries to get out of doing the dishes after dinner.
recover from
To start feeling better after something bad, such as an illness, disappointment, or a difficult experience.
It took her a few weeks to get over the flu.
remove
To throw away, eliminate, or stop having something you do not want or need.
I need to get rid of these old magazines because they're taking up too much space.
finish a difficult task
To finish something that is hard or takes a lot of effort.
I finally got through all my homework before midnight.
make someone understand
to succeed in making someone understand what you are trying to say, especially when it is difficult.
No matter how many times I explain, I just can't get through to him.
to meet with someone socially
to meet friends, family, or other people for a social reason, often to spend time together or celebrate something.
We usually get together at my place on Fridays to watch movies.