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get accustomed to

Meaning
to become familiar or comfortable with something
Example
It takes time to **get accustomed to** a new work environment.
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glow with pride

Meaning
to look very proud or pleased
Example
He **glowed with pride** when his daughter won the award.
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get a pat on the back

Meaning
to receive praise or recognition for something good
Example
He **got a pat on the back** for completing the project early.
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Go Dutch

Meaning
To share the cost of something equally.
Example
Let’s **go Dutch** on the dinner tonight.
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get turned on by

Meaning
to be excited or attracted by something
Example
He **gets turned on by** good music.
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give away to

Meaning
to yield to; to be replaced by something
Example
The old traditions **gave away to** modern practices.
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grow along with others

Meaning
to develop together through teamwork and shared experience
Example
We **grow along with others** when we learn and support each other.
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go-getter

Meaning
an ambitious person who achieves their goals
Example
Tom is a real **go-getter**; he never gives up.
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get ahead of the game

Meaning
to be more successful or advanced than others
Example
He’s always looking for new ideas to **get ahead of the game**.
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get to the point

Meaning
to focus on the important part of a conversation or issue
Example
We don’t have much time, so let’s **get to the point**.
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Get the message

Meaning
To understand what someone is trying to say.
Example
After his silence, she finally **got the message**.
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Give it your best shot

Meaning
Try as hard as you can.
Example
Even if you fail, **give it your best shot**.
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get through with

Meaning
to successfully communicate or be understood by someone
Example
It’s hard to **get through with** people when there’s a language barrier.
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go down

Meaning
to decrease; to be remembered or recorded
Example
This event will **go down** in history.
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green around the gills

Meaning
looking sick or nauseated
Example
He looked **green around the gills** after the boat ride.
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good to see you

Meaning
a friendly way to greet someone you know
Example
**Good to see you** again after so long!
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gain from

Meaning
to get a benefit, advantage, or knowledge from something
Example
You can **gain from** every experience, even the difficult ones.
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go places

Meaning
to be likely to become successful in the future
Example
Everyone says he’s going to **go places** with his skills.
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gear down for

Meaning
to slow your pace in preparation for something
Example
We **gear down for** finals by taking fewer shifts that week.
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glow with

Meaning
to look very happy or pleased
Example
She **glowed with** happiness after the compliment.
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go for

Meaning
to like or choose something
Example
Most kids **go for** ice cream over fruit.
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go for the jugular

Meaning
to attack someone's most vulnerable point
Example
During the debate, he **went for the jugular**.
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go over to

Meaning
to switch to another app, tab, or platform
Example
Let’s **go over to** the discussion forum to share our ideas.
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go according to plan

Meaning
to happen as expected
Example
Everything went **according to plan** during the event.
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get back on good terms with

Meaning
to rebuild a friendly relationship after conflict
Example
She worked hard to **get back on good terms with** her team.
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get the show on the road

Meaning
to begin an activity or journey
Example
Let’s **get the show on the road** and start our trip.
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get back at

Meaning
to take revenge on someone for something they did
Example
He tried to **get back at** his brother for teasing him.
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Go exploring

Meaning
To travel or look around to discover new things.
Example
Let's **go exploring** around the city this weekend.
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go the distance

Meaning
to finish something successfully despite difficulties
Example
Only the most determined athletes can **go the distance**.
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give over

Meaning
to stop doing something; to hand control to someone
Example
He finally **gave over** his duties to his assistant.
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go off the rails

Meaning
to start behaving in an unusual or uncontrolled way
Example
After losing his job, his life seemed to **go off the rails**.
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get back up

Meaning
to recover after falling or failing
Example
When life knocks you down, **get back up** and try again.
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go all in

Meaning
to put all your effort, energy, or enthusiasm into something
Example
He **went all in** to make the event successful.
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go through the motions

Meaning
to do something without enthusiasm
Example
He’s just **going through the motions** at work.
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get along

Meaning
to have a good relationship with someone
Example
I really **get along** well with my colleagues.
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get past

Meaning
to stop being affected by something difficult or painful
Example
It took him months to **get past** the failure of his first project.
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get the wrong end of the stick

Meaning
to misunderstand a situation or statement completely
Example
I think you’ve **got the wrong end of the stick**—I wasn’t blaming you.
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get off scot-free

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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ground oneself

Meaning
to stay emotionally stable and present in reality
Example
He took a walk outside to **ground himself** after the bad news.
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grow through pain

Meaning
to learn or become stronger from emotional difficulties
Example
We often **grow through pain** more than through comfort.
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get a degree

Meaning
to complete a formal education program
Example
She worked hard to **get a degree** in engineering.
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give it your all

Meaning
to try your best or use all your energy
Example
If you **give it your all**, you’ll be proud of yourself no matter the result.
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give someone the third degree

Meaning
to question someone intensely
Example
The police **gave him the third degree** after the incident.
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get on board

Meaning
to enter or climb onto a vehicle like a bus, train, or plane
Example
We quickly **got on board** before the train left the station.
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get a grip

Meaning
to control your emotions and behave sensibly
Example
Stop panicking and **get a grip** on yourself!
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go by the book

Meaning
to follow rules or procedures strictly
Example
The officer always **goes by the book** during inspections.
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get through

Meaning
to successfully complete or pass something; to finish
Example
I finally **got through** my math exam.
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get your ducks in a row

Meaning
to organize things properly before taking action
Example
Before launching the business, we need to **get our ducks in a row**.
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gear toward

Meaning
to design or aim something for a particular group
Example
The course is **geared toward** new managers.
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get over someone

Meaning
to recover from the pain of a breakup or loss
Example
It took her months to **get over** him.
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go off the deep end

Meaning
to become very angry or emotional suddenly
Example
She **went off the deep end** when she heard the bad news.
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grow beyond

Meaning
to develop emotionally past a previous limitation or belief
Example
She’s trying to **grow beyond** her old fears and doubts.
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good vibes only

Meaning
to focus only on positive thoughts and energy
Example
This year, I’m living by the motto **good vibes only**.
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give forth

Meaning
to produce or emit something
Example
The trees **gave forth** a sweet scent after the rain.
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get into

Meaning
to start enjoying or developing an interest in something
Example
He recently **got into** yoga to improve his flexibility.
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get carried away

Meaning
to become so excited that you lose control of your feelings or actions
Example
I **got carried away** and bought more than I planned.
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get a kick out of

Meaning
to enjoy something very much
Example
He really **gets a kick out of** playing video games with his kids.
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give oneself up

Meaning
to surrender to the police or authorities
Example
The thief **gave himself up** to the police after two days.
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gain the upper ground

Meaning
to achieve a position of advantage or superiority
Example
The opposition **gained the upper ground** after the scandal.
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grow into confidence

Meaning
to gradually develop self-assurance and ability
Example
Over time, she **grew into confidence** in her managerial role.
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get down to it

Meaning
to start doing something seriously and with focus
Example
We’ve wasted enough time—let’s **get down to it** and start working.
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go out

Meaning
to leave home; to go outside for leisure or work
Example
We **went out** for dinner last night.
idiom

gray area

Meaning
a situation that is not clearly defined or falls between two categories
Example
AI surveillance laws still fall into a **gray area**.
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get fired up

Meaning
to become very excited or enthusiastic about something
Example
The team got **fired up** before the final match.
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gear up to

Meaning
to prepare energetically to do something
Example
We’re **gearing up to** launch the app next month.
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get hooked on

Meaning
to become addicted or very interested in something
Example
He **got hooked on** playing chess after just one game.
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go over

Meaning
to review or discuss something thoroughly
Example
Can we **go over** the agenda together?
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get started on

Meaning
to begin working on something
Example
It's time to **get started on** your morning routine.
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grow out

Meaning
to allow hair or nails to become longer naturally
Example
She's **growing out** her hair for a new style.
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go bananas over something

Meaning
to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something
Example
Kids **go bananas over** the new video game console.
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grow accustomed to

Meaning
to gradually become familiar or comfortable with something
Example
He slowly **grew accustomed to** the cultural differences at work.
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go into

Meaning
to discuss or examine something in detail
Example
The lecturer didn’t **go into** much detail about the topic.
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give someone a piece of your mind

Meaning
to express your opinion strongly, especially when criticizing someone
Example
She **gave him a piece of her mind** after the argument.
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Give and take

Meaning
Mutual compromise or cooperation.
Example
Good teamwork is all about **give and take**.
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get through to someone

Meaning
to make someone understand what you mean
Example
I tried to **get through to him**, but he just wouldn’t listen.
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go belly up

Meaning
to fail completely; to go bankrupt
Example
Many small businesses **went belly up** during the pandemic.
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give off

Meaning
to emit a smell, light, or feeling
Example
The candles **give off** a calming scent in the room.
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get a new lease on life

Meaning
to gain new energy or enthusiasm for something
Example
After the surgery, she felt like she had **got a new lease on life**.
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Gordian knot

Meaning
A very complex or unsolvable problem.
Example
The issue of climate change is like a **Gordian knot** that needs bold action.
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get away

Meaning
to go somewhere for a short vacation; to escape from daily routine
Example
We’re planning to **get away** for the weekend to relax.
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go green

Meaning
to adopt an environmentally friendly lifestyle
Example
Many companies are trying to **go green** by using renewable energy sources.
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glass half full

Meaning
to see things positively rather than negatively
Example
He always sees the **glass half full**, no matter what happens.
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good egg

Meaning
a kind and reliable person
Example
Everyone likes John because he’s a **good egg**.
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give into

Meaning
to yield to temptation or pressure
Example
She finally **gave into** the temptation to eat chocolate.
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give someone the shirt off your back

Meaning
to be extremely generous and selfless
Example
He’d **give you the shirt off his back** if you needed it.
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give someone a leg up

Meaning
to help someone improve their situation or get an advantage
Example
Her mentor **gave her a leg up** in her career.
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get ahead in life

Meaning
to succeed or progress in one's life or career
Example
He worked hard to **get ahead in life** and build a successful career.
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get by

Meaning
to manage to live or survive with what you have
Example
Even with little money, our family managed to **get by** happily.
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get your foot in the door

Meaning
to make a first step towards achieving something, especially a job
Example
She finally **got her foot in the door** at a top firm.
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grow through change

Meaning
to develop personally or professionally during a transition
Example
We can **grow through change** if we remain open-minded and adaptable.
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grow out of

Meaning
to stop repeating mistakes as you gain experience
Example
Most people **grow out of** their early mistakes with time.
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grind away

Meaning
to work hard on something for a long period
Example
She **grinded away** at her studies to pass the exam.
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geek out over

Meaning
to get very excited discussing a favorite topic
Example
We **geek out over** new space missions every Friday livestream.
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gear the crew up

Meaning
to prepare a team with the tools or mindset they need
Example
Heads **gear the crew up** with clear roles before the sprint begins.
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get around obstacles

Meaning
to find ways to avoid or overcome difficulties
Example
She found a clever way to **get around obstacles** and finish her project.
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get in touch

Meaning
to contact or communicate with someone
Example
I’ll **get in touch** with you tomorrow.
idiom

go steady

Meaning
to date someone regularly and exclusively
Example
They've been **going steady** for over two years now.
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give someone a hard time

Meaning
to criticize or treat someone harshly
Example
The boss **gave me a hard time** for being late.
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get the jitters

Meaning
to feel extremely nervous or anxious
Example
I always **get the jitters** before a big meeting.
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go against

Meaning
to oppose or disagree with someone or something
Example
It takes courage to **go against** popular opinion.
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get down

Meaning
to make someone feel sad; to move to a lower position
Example
Don’t let failure **get you down**.
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get over hurt

Meaning
to recover emotionally from pain or sadness
Example
It took him months to **get over** the hurt from the breakup.
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green with envy

Meaning
very jealous
Example
She was **green with envy** when she saw my new phone.
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get across your message

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 on with

Meaning
to continue doing something; to have a good relationship
Example
Despite their differences, they **get on with** each other quite well.
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get together on

Meaning
to meet and discuss something as a group
Example
We should **get together on** this proposal before sending it to the client.
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go ahead with

Meaning
to start or continue doing something planned
Example
The teacher told us to **go ahead with** the project.
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go above and beyond

Meaning
to do more than what is required
Example
She **went above and beyond** to complete the project ahead of schedule.
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grow closer

Meaning
to gradually become more emotionally connected
Example
Over the years, we’ve **grown closer** as a family.
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get over with

Meaning
to finish something unpleasant
Example
Let’s **get this injection over with** quickly.
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green thumb

Meaning
a natural talent for gardening or growing plants
Example
My mother has a **green thumb**; everything she plants grows beautifully.
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go ballistic

Meaning
to become extremely angry or excited
Example
Dad **went ballistic** when he found out I dented his car.
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grow beyond mistakes

Meaning
to develop personally by learning from one’s errors
Example
He chose to **grow beyond mistakes** instead of regretting them.
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get something off your chest

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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give out

Meaning
to distribute something
Example
We’ll **give out** the schedules at the door.
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get the credit

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 wound up

Meaning
to become very tense or angry
Example
He gets **wound up** easily when people interrupt him.
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get through to

Meaning
to make someone understand what you are trying to say
Example
Sometimes it’s hard to **get through to** my teenage son.
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give someone the benefit of the doubt

Meaning
to trust someone even when you are not sure they are honest
Example
I will **give him the benefit of the doubt** this time.
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get one's ducks in a row

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 a move on

Meaning
to hurry up or move faster
Example
**Get a move on**, or we’ll miss the train!