Replace get with another verb - the same meaning
My father got blamed for the break-up of their marriage.
was
I got an email out of the blue today from an old school friend.
received
I only just...............in time. It was about to run out. (my work permit/renew)
got my work permit renewed
We................by the police today. They were looking for a stolen car. (stop)
got stopped
We get............very well most of the time. (= have a good relationship)
on
My father is getting increasingly bad-tempered in his old age.
becoming
If I get the 7:30 train, would you be able to pick me up at the station?
take
My husband has been in the UK for two months and he just can't.........................on the left. (used/drive)
get used to driving
I went to the optician's yesterday to.....................(eyes/test).
get my eyes tested
We got...............when we were at the university. (= meet)
together
Do you know anywhere near here where I can get something to eat?
buy
What time do you think we will get to the hotel?
arrive at
Monica's fiancé.......in a car crash. He only just survived. (nearly/kill)
nearly got killed
We could drive there if I could................their car. (your parents/lend)
get your parents to lend us
We're having so many problems at the moment; it's really getting...........(=depressing me)
me down
Could you get your brother to lend you the money?
make
If you are going upstairs, could you get me my jacket? It's on the bed.
bring
I can.........................tomorrow night so we can get out. (my sister/babysit)
get my sister babysit
My job has....................over the last few years. (more stressful)
got
It's much easier to get.............................somebody in real life than online. (= find out what somebody is like)
to know
We had to get the roof repaired, as it was damaged in the storm.
have
Can I get you to change your mind?
persuade
If you can't find your keys, we'll have to....................(all the locks/change)
get all the locks changed
We really want to.............soon. (the kitchen/replace
get the kitchen replaced
I am sorry I've tried really hard but I can't...........(make contact with him)
get hold of him