get · v
get rid of sth
B2 to end something unpleasant
Dictionary examples:
I can't seem to get rid of this headache. (28.5)
get sb/sth to do sth
B2 to make something happen, or make someone or something do something
Dictionary examples:
I can't get my computer to work! (6.8)
I'll get Ben to fix your bike. (20.7)
get the feeling/idea/impression, etc.
B2 to develop an opinion about a situation because of something that you notice
Dictionary examples:
I got the feeling that she was really angry about the situation. (31.7)
get on sb's nerves
B2 to annoy someone, especially by doing something again and again
Dictionary examples:
If we spend too much time together, we end up getting on each other's nerves. (40.0)
get to do sth
B2 to have the chance to do something
Dictionary examples:
I never got to meet her. (5.9)
get (UNDERSTAND/HEAR)
B2 to understand or hear something
Dictionary examples:
That joke that he told - did you get it? (24.5)
get a grip (on yourself)
C1 to make an effort to control your emotions and behave more calmly
Dictionary examples:
Stop panicking and get a grip on yourself! (46.7)
get rid of sb
C1 to make someone leave
Dictionary examples:
We finally got rid of my little sister by telling her scary stories. (36.4)
get sth straight
C1 to make sure that you completely understand a situation
Dictionary examples:
Let me get this straight - am I paying for this? (22.1)
get your act together
C2 to become better organized so that you can make progress
Dictionary examples:
I wish she'd get her act together. (26.0)
get out of hand
C2 to become difficult to control
Dictionary examples:
It was the end of week and the children were getting a little out of hand. (17.5)
get the hang of sth
C2 to learn how to do something, especially if it is not obvious or simple
Dictionary examples:
I've never used one of these before. - Don't worry, you'll soon get the hang of it. (25.9)
get moving
C2 to hurry
Dictionary examples:
We're leaving in five minutes, so get moving! (16.3)
get a move on
C2 to hurry
Dictionary examples:
Come on, get a move on! (31.7)
get you nowhere
C2 If something gets you nowhere, it does not help you to succeed.
Dictionary examples:
Bad manners will get you nowhere. (56.6)
get the picture
C2 used to say that someone understands a situation
Dictionary examples:
Oh right, I get the picture. (17.3)
get underway
C2 to begin
Dictionary examples:
The film festival gets underway on July 11th. (82.0)
get (OBTAIN)
A1 to obtain or buy something
Dictionary examples:
He got a book on how to read. (0.0)
I got a job as a professional napper! (0.0)
I get free pizza every Friday! (0.0)
Did you get the tickets for the concert? (11.2)
I'll get some bread on the way home. (13.9)
get (RECEIVE)
A1 to receive or be given something
Dictionary examples:
They got a pizza with no cheese. (0.0)
He got a high five from himself. (0.0)
We got funny looks for singing badly. (0.0)
Did you get my e-mail? (5.8)
I got a letter from Stefano. (6.1)
I got some very nice presents for my birthday. (10.5)
get (DO)
B1 to do a task, or to arrange for someone to do a task for you
Dictionary examples:
Can you get the vegetables to taste like chocolate? (0.0)
I need to get my computer to understand that 'sleep mode' isn't for me. (0.0)
Could you get the Wi-Fi to stop hiding from me? (0.0)
Could you get the kids dressed? (14.3)
I need to get my hair cut. (18.4)
You have to get that form sent off. (20.5)
get (TELEPHONE/DOOR)
B1 to deal with or answer a ringing telephone, a knock on the door, etc.
Dictionary examples:
Can you get that? It's probably the pizza guy with our 'door-bell special'! (0.0)
Don't get the door! It might be my ex-girlfriend returning my socks. (0.0)
I'll get the phone. It's likely the gym asking why I haven't visited. (0.0)
Could you get the phone, Al? (6.5)
Someone's at the door - could you get it? (23.2)
get in touch
B1 to contact someone
Dictionary examples:
My alarm clock got in touch. It wants to know why I ignore it. (0.0)
I tried to get in touch with my cat, but he blocked my number. (0.0)
My grandma got in touch with me through a carrier pigeon. (0.0)
Please get in touch if you ever come back to Madrid. (41.0)
get (BRING)
A2 to go somewhere and bring back someone or something
Dictionary examples:
Can you get my brain? I think I left it at school. (0.0)
Can you get me a flying pig from the moon? (0.0)
I'll get my clone to do my homework for me. (0.0)
I'll go and get Sophie. (5.3)
Could you get me my keys from upstairs? (14.1)
Wait here while I get the car. (21.1)
get sth off your chest
C2 to tell someone about something that you have been worried or angry about for a long time
Dictionary examples:
Tell me what's wrong - you'll feel better if you get it off your chest. (46.4)
get rid of sth
B1 to throw something away or give something to someone because you no longer want it
Dictionary examples:
I got rid of my alarm clock. Now I'm always late for work! (0.0)
My brother got rid of his video games. Now he actually talks to us! (0.0)
My roommate got rid of our TV. He says we should talk more. Help! (0.0)
We must get rid of some of those old books. (25.6)
get cold/ill/late, etc.
B1 to start to be cold/ill/late, etc.
Dictionary examples:
My jokes are getting old. Even my grandma rolled her eyes! (0.0)
It's getting dark. Time to pretend I'm a vampire! (0.0)
My ice cream is getting warm. Quick, let's eat it! (0.0)
Your coffee's getting cold. (10.0)
It's getting late. (13.1)
get a bus/train/taxi, etc.
A1 to travel somewhere in a bus, train, taxi or other vehicle
Dictionary examples:
We get a train to escape homework. (0.0)
I get a bus to see cows. (0.0)
They get a taxi to find food. (0.0)
Should we get a taxi to the station? (13.0)
get down/into/off, etc.
B1 to move to a different place or into a different position
Dictionary examples:
The sleepy student got onto the wrong bus and woke up in Mexico. (0.0)
The cat got off the sofa only to sit on my laptop. (0.0)
I got into my pants backwards and walked like a penguin all day. (0.0)
I saw her getting into his car. (18.1)
get here/there/home/to work, etc.
A1 to reach or arrive at a particular place
Dictionary examples:
He got to work on a giant snail! (0.0)
I got to school on a turtle! (0.0)
They got to school by flying kites! (0.0)
I didn't get to work till nine o'clock. (11.9)
We got home later than usual. (20.6)
get caught/killed/told off, etc.
B1 to have something done to you
Dictionary examples:
The boy got scolded for trying to teach his goldfish how to bark. (0.0)
He got scolded for using his mom's expensive face cream as toothpaste. (0.0)
I got tickled by a clown at the circus and couldn't stop laughing. (0.0)
Be careful you don't get bitten in the woods. (20.0)
He got killed in the war. (23.0)
She got told off in class for not paying attention. (23.1)
get cancer/flu, etc.
B1 to become ill or develop an illness
Dictionary examples:
I think I'm getting social media addiction. I can't stop scrolling! (0.0)
I got the giggles during a serious meeting. It's contagious! (0.0)
I got the Monday blues. Is it Friday yet? (0.0)
I'm getting another cold. (8.2)
get married
A2 to begin a legal relationship with someone as their husband or wife
Dictionary examples:
They got married at a pizza place because they love cheese. (0.0)
We got married on a video call because we forgot to meet. (0.0)
We got married in pajamas because we overslept on our wedding day. (0.0)
They got married in April. (16.2)
get worse
B1 to become more ill, unpleasant, difficult, severe, etc. than before
Dictionary examples:
The exam questions are getting worse. Even the teacher looks confused! (0.0)
The traffic is getting worse. I'll reach work next week! (0.0)
My memory is getting worse. What was I talking about again? (0.0)
My cold seems to be getting worse. (19.4)
If the rain gets any worse, we'll have to stop walking. (22.4)
get sth wrong
B1 to produce an answer or result that is not correct, or to say or write something that is not correct
Dictionary examples:
She got the dress code wrong and wore a chicken costume to work. (0.0)
They got the time wrong and arrived at the closed movie theater. (0.0)
I got the directions wrong and ended up at a sheep farm. (0.0)
I got most of the answers wrong. (18.8)
The newspapers got the story completely wrong. (21.7)
get to know sb/sth
B1 to spend time with someone or something so that you gradually learn more about them
Dictionary examples:
I'm getting to know my textbook by sleeping with it under my pillow. (0.0)
My dog is getting to know the mailman through the window every day. (0.0)
My cat is trying to get to know the fish in our aquarium. (0.0)
I'll need a few weeks to get to know the system. (23.3)
The first couple of meetings are for the doctor and patient to get to know each other. (30.3)