Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
get in shape
durch Bewegung fit werden
Meaning
to become fit through exercise
Example
He started jogging every morning to **get in shape**.
idiom
get in touch
in Kontakt kommen
Meaning
to contact or communicate with someone
Example
I’ll **get in touch** with you tomorrow.
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get into the habit
etwas regelmäßig zu tun beginnen
Meaning
to begin to do something regularly
Example
I’ve **got into the habit** of reading before bed.
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get it right
etwas richtig machen, nachdem man einen Fehler gemacht hat
Meaning
to do something correctly after making a mistake
Example
It took a few tries, but she finally **got it right**.
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get off on the right foot
eine Beziehung oder Aktivität auf positive Weise beginnen
Meaning
to start a relationship or activity in a positive way
Example
We **got off on the right foot** during our first meeting.
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get off scot-free
Strafe oder Konsequenzen entkommen, ohne irgendeine Strafe zu erfahren
Meaning
to escape punishment or consequences without facing any penalty
Example
He was caught stealing but managed to **get off scot-free**.
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Get off the ground
Erfolgreich starten; mit dem Betrieb beginnen.
Meaning
To start successfully; to begin operating.
Example
Our startup finally **got off the ground** after months of planning.
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get on like a house on fire
eine sehr gute und freundliche Beziehung haben
Meaning
to have a very good and friendly relationship
Example
The two sisters **get on like a house on fire**.
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get on the same page
sich auf etwas einigen oder etwas auf die gleiche Weise verstehen
Meaning
to agree on something or understand something in the same way
Example
Before starting the project, we need to **get on the same page** about the goals.
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get one's act together
sich selbst oder seine Handlungen effektiv organisieren
Meaning
to organize oneself or one's actions effectively
Example
We need to **get our act together** before the deadline.
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get one's ducks in a row
Dinge auf eine angemessene und effiziente Weise organisieren
Meaning
to organize things in a proper and efficient way
Example
Before we begin, we need to **get our ducks in a row** and finalize the plan.
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get out of hand
außer Kontrolle geraten
Meaning
to become difficult to control
Example
The party started to **get out of hand** when more people arrived.
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get over someone
sich von dem Schmerz einer Trennung oder eines Verlusts erholen
Meaning
to recover from the pain of a breakup or loss
Example
It took her months to **get over** him.
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get something off your chest
über etwas sprechen, das dich beunruhigt hat
Meaning
to talk about something that has been worrying you
Example
I needed to **get it off my chest**, so I finally told her the truth.
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get straight to the point
direkt über das Hauptthema sprechen
Meaning
to talk directly about the main topic
Example
Let's **get straight to the point** and discuss the issue.
idiom
get the ball rolling
etwas starten, besonders ein Projekt oder ein Prozess
Meaning
to start something, especially a project or process
Example
Let’s **get the ball rolling** on this new campaign.
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get the creative juices flowing
kreativ oder einfallsreich werden
Meaning
to start being creative or imaginative
Example
A walk in nature helps me **get the creative juices flowing**.
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get the credit
Lob oder Anerkennung für etwas erhalten
Meaning
to receive praise or recognition for something
Example
The whole team worked hard, but only he **got the credit**.
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get the hang of it
etwas Neues lernen oder darin geschickt werden
Meaning
to learn or become skilled at something new
Example
Don’t worry, you’ll **get the hang of it** soon.
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get the jitters
sich extrem nervös oder ängstlich fühlen
Meaning
to feel extremely nervous or anxious
Example
I always **get the jitters** before a big meeting.
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Get the message
Verstehen, was jemand zu sagen versucht.
Meaning
To understand what someone is trying to say.
Example
After his silence, she finally **got the message**.
idiom
get the picture
die Situation verstehen
Meaning
to understand the situation
Example
After a few minutes, I started to **get the picture**.
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Get the scoop
Als Erster über eine Geschichte berichten, oft eine exklusive.
Meaning
To be the first to report on a story, often an exclusive one.
Example
The reporter worked tirelessly to **get the scoop** on the celebrity scandal.
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get the show on the road
eine Aktivität oder Reise beginnen
Meaning
to begin an activity or journey
Example
Let’s **get the show on the road** and start our trip.