Expressions with get
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.