Expressions with get

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Get a shock

An impression. Ex: You'll get a shock when you see him. He looks at least ten years older.

Get into trouble

Be in a trouble. Ex: He's going to get into trouble with his wife if she finds out that he's been emailing his ex-girlfriend.

Get the impression

Body message. Ex: I get the impression you're a bit annoyed with me. Have

Get my own back

Get revenge. Ex: I'm going to get my own back my brother for telling my parents I got back late. Next time he asks to borrow my bike, I won't lend it to him.

Get the chance

Have the opportunity. Ex.1: I didn't get the chance to say goodbye to them. Ex.2: Since we stopped working together we hardly ever get the chance to see each other.

Get out of the way

Obstacle. Ex: I tried to walk past him bur he wouldn't get out of the way. He just stood there, blocking the path.

Get rid of ______.

Throw away. Ex: I want to get rid of that awful painting, but I can't because it was a wedding present from my mother-in-law.

Get a hold of __(someone)__.

To communicate, contact with someone, talk with someone. Ex.1: I need to speak to Sarah urgently, but I just can't get a hold of her. Ex.2: Did you get a hold of Mr. Crawford?

Get to know

To meet someone. Ex.1: When you get to know him, i think you'll really like him. Ex.2: We have to get to know him. He might be friendly.

Get the joke

Understand the joke. Ex.1: I didn't laugh because I didn't get the joke. Ex.2: He didn't get the joke because he was distracted.


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