get away
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.
"get" — same verb, different meanings · Part 2 of 4
Phrasal verbs built on "get" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
get
away
get awayTo 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.
away with
get away withTo 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.
back
get backTo come back to a place, especially after being away.I usually get back from work around six o'clock.
by
get byto 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.
down
get downTo make someone feel sad, disappointed, or less happy.Rainy weather always gets me down.
down to
get down toto 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.
get away with
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.
get back
return
To come back to a place, especially after being away.
I usually get back from work around six o'clock.
get by
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.
get down
make someone sad
To make someone feel sad, disappointed, or less happy.
Rainy weather always gets me down.
get down to
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.