Expression Cards
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idiom
get a degree
completar un programa educativo formal
Meaning
to complete a formal education program
Example
She worked hard to **get a degree** in engineering.
idiom
get a foot in the door
dar el primer paso hacia lograr algo, especialmente un empleo
Meaning
to take the first step towards achieving something, especially a job
Example
He took an internship to **get a foot in the door** of the company.
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get a good deal
comprar algo a un precio bajo; hacer una ganga
Meaning
to buy something at a low price; to make a bargain
Example
I **got a good deal** on this phone online.
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get a grasp of
entender algo completamente
Meaning
to understand something fully
Example
It took me a while to **get a grasp of** the new software.
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get a grip
controlar tus emociones y comportarte sensatamente
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave sensibly
Example
Stop panicking and **get a grip** on yourself!
phrasal-verb
get a grip on
tomar el control de las emociones de uno
Meaning
to gain control of one’s emotions
Example
You need to **get a grip on** your emotions before reacting.
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get a grip on yourself
controlar tus emociones y comportarte con calma
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave calmly
Example
You need to **get a grip on yourself** before talking to your boss.
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get a handle on something
entender o tomar control de algo
Meaning
to understand or gain control of something
Example
I'm trying to **get a handle on** the new software.
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get a kick out of
disfrutar mucho de algo
Meaning
to enjoy something very much
Example
He really **gets a kick out of** playing video games with his kids.
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get a move on
apúrate o muévete más rápido
Meaning
to hurry up or move faster
Example
**Get a move on**, or we’ll miss the train!
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get a new lease on life
ganar nueva energía o entusiasmo por algo
Meaning
to gain new energy or enthusiasm for something
Example
After the surgery, she felt like she had **got a new lease on life**.
idiom
get a pat on the back
recibir elogios o reconocimiento por algo bueno
Meaning
to receive praise or recognition for something good
Example
He **got a pat on the back** for completing the project early.
idiom
get a second wind
tener un aumento de energía después de sentirse cansado
Meaning
to have a burst of energy after feeling tired
Example
After a short break, she **got a second wind** and finished the race.
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get a taste of your own medicine
recibir una dosis de tu propia medicina
Meaning
to be treated in the same unpleasant way that you have treated others
Example
He's always rude to people, so I'm glad he finally **got a taste of his own medicine**.
idiom
get a word in edgewise
poder decir algo durante una conversación dominada por otros
Meaning
to be able to say something during a conversation dominated by others
Example
He talked so much that no one could **get a word in edgewise**.
phrasal-verb
get accustomed to
acostumbrarse a
Meaning
to become familiar or comfortable with something
Example
It takes time to **get accustomed to** a new work environment.
idiom
get acquainted
volverse familiar o amigable con alguien
Meaning
to become familiar or friendly with someone
Example
We had a short chat to **get acquainted**.
phrasal-verb
get across
comunicar una idea con éxito para que los demás la entiendan
Meaning
to communicate an idea successfully so that others understand it
Example
He struggled to **get across** his main message to the audience.
phrasal-verb
get across feelings
comunicar con éxito cómo te sientes
Meaning
to successfully communicate how you feel
Example
He couldn’t **get across** his feelings properly in the letter.
phrasal-verb
get across to
hacer que alguien entienda algo claramente
Meaning
to make someone understand something clearly
Example
It’s hard to **get across to** customer service that the product is faulty.
phrasal-verb
get across your message
comunicar una idea claramente para que otros lo entiendan
Meaning
to communicate an idea clearly so that others understand it
Example
A good speaker can get across their message effectively.
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get ahead
tener éxito en la vida o carrera
Meaning
to be successful in life or career
Example
She worked hard to **get ahead** in her company.
phrasal-verb
get ahead financially
mejorar tu situación financiera con el tiempo
Meaning
to improve your financial situation over time
Example
It takes careful planning to **get ahead financially** in this economy.
phrasal-verb
get ahead in
hacer progresos o tener éxito en un área particular
Meaning
to make progress or succeed in a particular area
Example
She worked hard to **get ahead in** her studies.