recover from
It took her a few weeks to get over the flu.
get over — 2 meanings
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accept mentally
I just can't get over how quickly she solved that complex problem.
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1. recover from
B1neutralboth
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.
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To come to terms with or accept a difficult fact, idea, or situation, especially when it is surprising or hard to believe.
I just can't get over how quickly she solved that complex problem.
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