Phrases with get
to form a feeling, idea, or vague opinion about a situation, person, or event based on clues, intuition, or observations
get the impression
a common English idiom used to tell someone to stop being boring, meddling, or overly focused on trivial things, and instead start doing something more exciting, productive, or meaningful with their time
Get a life!
Informally, it can refer to two people beginning to date or starting a romantic relationship
get together
a person, group, or nation united with another for a common purpose
ally
to breathe noisily through your nose and mouth while asleep
snore
to eliminate, discard, or free yourself from something unwanted
get rid of
an informal idiom that means to understand what someone is trying to communicate, especially when they are dropping subtle hints, acting differently, or not stating something directly
to get the message
to recover from an illness or emotional shock
get over
any person who is not an active member of the armed forces, police, or firefighting services.
civilian
to draw air into or out of the nose in a short, audible breath
sniff
to comprehend the humor, irony, or punchline behind a joke or a funny situation
get the joke
failing to make progress, achieve a goal, or improve a situation despite your efforts
not getting anywhere (with)
a phrasal verb that means to survive, manage, or succeed with the minimum amount of effort, money, or resources necessary
get by
a temporary agreement between opposing forces to stop fighting, suspend aggressive actions
ceasefire
a high-pitched, scraping, or squeaking sound, typically caused by stiff materials (like wood or metal) rubbing together under strain or movement
creak
to take revenge on or retaliate against someone who has previously harmed, insulted, or wronged you
get my own back on
to hurry up, speed up, or start doing something more quickly
get a move on
to support someone or something, or to fail to keep pace with a schedule or obligation
get behind
to stop fighting or resisting
surrender
a speech condition that disrupts the natural flow of speaking
stammer
to completely misunderstand a situation or to come to an incorrect conclusion about something
get the wrong end of the stick
it means to quickly become very good friends with someone and enjoy a great relationship
get on like a house on fire
to successfully make someone understand or accept your point of view, especially when the person is stubborn, emotional, or resistant
get through to
it is the sudden, often violent and illegal overthrow of a government
coup
a loud, piercing, and high-pitched sound, often expressing extreme pain, terror, or ange
screech