Phrasal verbs, idioms and other expressions using 'get ' 1.2

Gordon's having a little get together at his place tonight.

A party or social event with friends.

What are you wearing that get-up for? You look like a drug dealer!

Clothes.

I don't know what's wrong with me. I don't seem to have any get-up-and-go.

Energy; enthusiasm.

If you want to become rich, you have to work hard. There are no real get-rich-quick plans.

Something that will make you a lot of money in a short space of time.

My neighbour is so noisy. He's really getting on my nerves.

To annoy someone

You'll get the sack if you continue coming in late.

To be dismissed from a job.

You've got a nerve asking me to lend you more money!

To be over-confident or rude.

Where was I last night? Well, officer, you've got me there.

To be unable to answer.

I can't get to grips with my new computer.

To be unable to do or use something.

This is ridiculous: we're getting nowhere.

To be unsuccessful; to not make any progress.

Gary and I get on like a house on fire.

To be very friendly with each other.

Get a grip on yourself - you've got an interview in half an hour.

To control your emotions and behaviour.

You're always watching television. Get a life!

To do something more interesting

When she asked for help, he told her to get lost.

To go away; to leave someone alone.

Come on! Get a move on!

To hurry up; to do something more quickly.

I've got absolutely no money, and it's really getting me down.

To make someone feel unhappy.

Our teacher lets us get away with murder!

To not punish someone for doing something wrong.

You need to get your act together if you want to succeed.

To organise yourself

If I don't get a rise soon, I'll start looking for another job.

To receive more money for doing your work.

OK everyone, let's get down to brass tacks and look at the sales figures.

To start discussing small but important details.

It's almost eight o'clock. Let's get going, or we'll be late.

To start doing something; to begin a journey.

I think Helen got out of bed on the wrong side this morning.

To start the day badly; to be in a bad mood.

I need a break, so I've decided to get away from it all for a few weeks

To take a holiday.

He was so rude to me. Just wait until I get my own back.

To take revenge on someone for something they have done.

My job drives me crazy, but I like it, if you get my meaning

To understand what someone is trying to say.