Phrasal verbs with get
What is the meaning?
Shall we try to get together for dinner next weekend?
meet socially
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It's embarrassing when someone tells the punchline to a joke, everyone laughs, and you don't understand it.
get it
I only see my half-brother .......... time ......... time.
from/to
It ............. that the less children sleep, the more likely they are to behave badly.
seems/appears
Explain:
The early bird catches the worm.
someone who takes the earliest opportunity to do something will gain an advantage over others
What is the meaning?
I hope my brother gets over his break up soon. He's very depressed.
recover from
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Not having enough time for myself really depresses me.
gets me down
Now that's she's retired she's got a lot of time ....... her hands.
on
The missing couple are believed ................. have had financial difficulties.
to
Explain:
You can't teach an old dog new tricks.
You can't make people change their ways when they are past a certain age
What is the meaning?
How did you get into journalism?
start a career or profession
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Once my brother-in-law starts talking to you it's practically impossible to escape.
get away
The actual wedding ceremony had finished ........ the time we got there.
by
Despite the fact that there will be an autopsy, his death ......... have been from natural causes.
may/might
Explain:
A watched pot never boils.
When you are impatient for something to happen, it seems to take longer
What is the meaning?
She's cheated in exams several times but she always gets away with it.
do some thing without getting caught or punished
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I thought we made it clear that we'd meet at the restaurant, but she misunderstood and was waiting for us to pick her up.
got the wrong end of the stick
My niece was born in the nineties so The Beatles were ............ her time.
before
He may not look it, but he is ............ to be one of the wealthiest people in the country.
believed/understood/reported/thought/said
Explain:
It's no use crying over spilt milk.
It's not worth making a fuss about a misfortune that has happened and can't be changed or reversed
What is the meaning?
My wife is out of work so we'll just have to get by on less money.
manage with what you have
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My parents always let my little sister do whatever she wants - that's why she is so spoiled.
get her own way
They're always arguing. It's only a ................ of time before they split up.
matter/question
It ........... appear that someone has been stealing personal items from the changing rooms.
would
Explain:
A stich in time saves nine.
If you act quickly when something goes wrong, it will save time later, because the problem will get worse if you leave it.