idiom

give credit where it's due

Meaning

to acknowledge someone's contribution or effort

Example

Let's **give credit where it's due** and thank the team.

phrasal-verb

get back up

Meaning

to recover after falling or failing

Example

When life knocks you down, **get back up** and try again.

phrasal-verb

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.

idiom

gain the upper hand

Meaning

to get control or advantage over someone

Example

Through smart negotiation, the ambassador **gained the upper hand**.

phrasal-verb

get dressed

Meaning

to put on clothes

Example

He **gets dressed** quickly after taking a shower.

phrasal-verb

ground your energy

Meaning

to stabilize your emotions by connecting with the present moment

Example

When you feel anxious, **ground your energy** through mindful breathing.

idiom

give it time

Meaning

to wait for something to improve or happen

Example

**Give it time**, you’ll see results soon.

phrasal-verb

grow emotionally

Meaning

to become more mature in handling emotions and relationships

Example

You can **grow emotionally** by being honest about your feelings.

idiom

give the green light

Meaning

to give permission or approval to proceed

Example

The board finally **gave the green light** for the new project.

phrasal-verb

give way

Meaning

to collapse; to yield under pressure

Example

The old bridge **gave way** during the heavy storm.

phrasal-verb

go through with

Meaning

to continue and complete something despite fear or emotion

Example

She was nervous, but she **went through with** her speech.

idiom

good vibes only

Meaning

to focus only on positive thoughts and energy

Example

This year, I’m living by the motto **good vibes only**.

phrasal-verb

get over with

Meaning

to finish something unpleasant

Example

Let’s **get this injection over with** quickly.

idiom

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.

idiom

get back on track

Meaning

to return to the right path after a mistake or setback

Example

After a few mistakes, she managed to **get back on track**.

idiom

gain ground

Meaning

to make progress or advance

Example

The company has been **gaining ground** in the tech industry.

idiom

green thumb

Meaning

a natural talent for gardening or growing plants

Example

My mother has a **green thumb**; everything she plants grows beautifully.

phrasal-verb

get around to

Meaning

to finally do something after delaying it

Example

I finally **got around to** cleaning my desk.

phrasal-verb

grow beyond

Meaning

to develop emotionally past a previous limitation or belief

Example

She’s trying to **grow beyond** her old fears and doubts.

idiom

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.

idiom

grateful as can be

Meaning

extremely thankful

Example

I’m **grateful as can be** for your guidance.

phrasal-verb

grow back

Meaning

to regrow after being cut or destroyed

Example

The forest will take years to **grow back** after the fire.

idiom

get a grasp of

Meaning

to understand something fully

Example

It took me a while to **get a grasp of** the new software.

idiom

Go for it

Meaning

To try to achieve something with confidence.

Example

If you really want that job, **go for it**!

idiom

go head to head

Meaning

to directly compete or confront each other

Example

The two negotiators went **head to head** over the contract terms.

phrasal-verb

get used to

Meaning

to become familiar with or accustomed to something new

Example

It took her some time to **get used to** the local customs and traditions.

idiom

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.

phrasal-verb

grow attached to

Meaning

to develop strong emotional feelings for someone or something

Example

She quickly **grew attached to** the little dog she rescued.

idiom

get fired up

Meaning

to become very excited or enthusiastic about something

Example

The team got **fired up** before the final match.

phrasal-verb

grow beyond limits

Meaning

to improve yourself beyond what you thought possible

Example

You will **grow beyond limits** once you believe in your abilities.

idiom

give someone the third degree

Meaning

to question someone intensely

Example

The police **gave him the third degree** after the incident.

idiom

go live

Meaning

to start broadcasting in real time on social media

Example

She plans to **go live** tonight to talk with her followers.

idiom

get in touch

Meaning

to contact or communicate with someone

Example

I’ll **get in touch** with you tomorrow.

phrasal-verb

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.

phrasal-verb

get over

Meaning

to recover from something upsetting or difficult

Example

It took him a long time to **get over** his fears.

phrasal-verb

go after your dreams

Meaning

to pursue your goals or ambitions actively

Example

He decided to **go after his dreams** no matter what.

idiom

growth hacking

Meaning

using creative and low-cost strategies to rapidly grow a business or product

Example

Startups rely heavily on **growth hacking** to gain users quickly.

phrasal-verb

grow apart from

Meaning

to gradually stop having the same interests or feelings

Example

As time passed, they **grew apart from** each other.

idiom

go through a transformation

Meaning

to undergo a significant change or improvement

Example

The company had to **go through a transformation** to survive in the competitive market.

idiom

give out

Meaning

to distribute something

Example

We’ll **give out** the schedules at the door.

phrasal-verb

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.

idiom

go through the motions

Meaning

to do something without enthusiasm

Example

He’s just **going through the motions** at work.

phrasal-verb

gear yourself up

Meaning

to prepare mentally or physically for something challenging or important

Example

You need to **gear yourself up** for the big presentation tomorrow.

idiom

go to battle

Meaning

to prepare to fight or compete strongly

Example

Our team is ready to **go to battle** in the finals.

idiom

get on like a house on fire

Meaning

to have a very good and friendly relationship

Example

The two sisters **get on like a house on fire**.

idiom

give off

Meaning

to emit a smell, light, or feeling

Example

The candles **give off** a calming scent in the room.

idiom

get your act together

Meaning

start working efficiently or properly

Example

You need to **get your act together** if you want to meet the deadline.

idiom

Golden handshake

Meaning

A large payment given to someone when they leave a job, especially early retirement.

Example

The CEO received a **golden handshake** when he retired early.

phrasal-verb

get by with

Meaning

to manage or survive with limited resources or help

Example

We **got by with** little money when my dad lost his job.

idiom

get hooked on

Meaning

to become addicted or very interested in something

Example

He **got hooked on** playing chess after just one game.

phrasal-verb

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.

phrasal-verb

give up

Meaning

to stop doing something, often a bad habit

Example

He finally **gave up** smoking after ten years.

phrasal-verb

give in to pressure

Meaning

to finally agree to something after refusing for some time

Example

The government refused to **give in to pressure** from opposition parties.

idiom

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.

idiom

Grounded

Meaning

Unable to go out or fly; restricted for a reason.

Example

All flights were **grounded** due to heavy fog.

phrasal-verb

get back to

Meaning

to return someone's call or reply later

Example

I’m busy now, but I’ll **get back to** you this evening.

idiom

go the distance

Meaning

to finish something successfully despite difficulties

Example

Only the most determined athletes can **go the distance**.

idiom

go green

Meaning

to adopt an environmentally friendly lifestyle

Example

Many companies are trying to **go green** by using renewable energy sources.

idiom

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.

phrasal-verb

go over lessons

Meaning

to review or check lessons again for better understanding

Example

I always **go over lessons** before an exam.

phrasal-verb

go back over

Meaning

to review or check something again carefully

Example

Before submitting your work, **go back over** it once more.

phrasal-verb

get into

Meaning

to start enjoying or developing an interest in something

Example

He recently **got into** yoga to improve his flexibility.

phrasal-verb

grow close to

Meaning

to develop a stronger emotional bond or friendship with someone

Example

Over the years, they **grew close to** each other through shared experiences.

idiom

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.

idiom

go for broke

Meaning

to risk everything to achieve success

Example

They decided to **go for broke** and launch their new product.

idiom

go back on one's word

Meaning

to not do what one said one would do

Example

He **went back on his word** about helping me.

phrasal-verb

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.

phrasal-verb

get on

Meaning

to board a bus, train, or plane

Example

We **got on** the bus just before it left the station.

phrasal-verb

get a grip on

Meaning

to gain control of one’s emotions

Example

You need to **get a grip on** your emotions before reacting.

phrasal-verb

go after

Meaning

to pursue or try to get something; to chase someone

Example

He decided to **go after** his dream of becoming a doctor.

phrasal-verb

get down to

Meaning

to start doing something seriously

Example

It's time to **get down to** work and finish this report.

idiom

go nuclear

Meaning

to react very strongly or angrily

Example

When the data got deleted, the manager **went nuclear**.

phrasal-verb

grow out

Meaning

to allow hair or nails to become longer naturally

Example

She's **growing out** her hair for a new style.

idiom

get on the same page

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.

phrasal-verb

grow up

Meaning

to become an adult; to mature

Example

Children **grow up** so fast these days.

idiom

give someone the creeps

Meaning

to make someone feel uncomfortable or afraid

Example

Old abandoned houses **give me the creeps**.

idiom

get away with murder

Meaning

to do something very bad without being punished for it

Example

He’s so spoiled that he can **get away with murder** at home.

idiom

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.

phrasal-verb

grow into confidence

Meaning

to gradually develop self-assurance and ability

Example

Over time, she **grew into confidence** in her managerial role.

phrasal-verb

gear down for

Meaning

to slow your pace in preparation for something

Example

We **gear down for** finals by taking fewer shifts that week.

idiom

go with your gut

Meaning

to trust your instinct when making a decision

Example

Sometimes you just have to **go with your gut**.

phrasal-verb

grow through challenges

Meaning

to develop strength and wisdom by facing difficulties

Example

We can **grow through challenges** if we stay positive.

phrasal-verb

get up

Meaning

to rise from bed after sleeping

Example

She **gets up** right after the alarm goes off.

phrasal-verb

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.

phrasal-verb

go without

Meaning

to not have or eat something, often because you choose to

Example

I can **go without** dessert tonight.

idiom

get the picture

Meaning

to understand the situation

Example

After a few minutes, I started to **get the picture**.

phrasal-verb

grow beyond mistakes

Meaning

to develop personally by learning from one’s errors

Example

He chose to **grow beyond mistakes** instead of regretting them.

phrasal-verb

greet with a smile

Meaning

to welcome someone warmly with a smile

Example

Always **greet with a smile** when meeting new people.

idiom

get to the bottom of it

Meaning

to find the real reason or cause of something

Example

Let’s **get to the bottom of it** before making any decision.

idiom

game changer

Meaning

an idea or event that changes everything significantly

Example

The new app was a real **game changer** for the company.

phrasal-verb

go wild

Meaning

to behave in an extremely excited or enthusiastic way

Example

The crowd **went wild** when the team scored the goal.

idiom

go out of one’s way

Meaning

to make a special effort to help someone

Example

She **went out of her way** to make sure we felt welcome.

phrasal-verb

grow into leadership

Meaning

to gradually develop the skills needed to lead others

Example

Over time, he **grew into leadership** through mentoring and practice.

idiom

get a move on

Meaning

to hurry up or move faster

Example

**Get a move on**, or we’ll miss the train!

idiom

Get the message

Meaning

To understand what someone is trying to say.

Example

After his silence, she finally **got the message**.

idiom

give the cold shoulder

Meaning

to intentionally ignore someone

Example

She **gave me the cold shoulder** at the party.

phrasal-verb

get feelings across

Meaning

to make someone understand your emotions clearly

Example

It's hard to **get your feelings across** in an email.

idiom

get one's act together

Meaning

to organize oneself or one's actions effectively

Example

We need to **get our act together** before the deadline.

idiom

Get off the ground

Meaning

To start successfully; to begin operating.

Example

Our startup finally **got off the ground** after months of planning.

idiom

go back to square one

Meaning

to start again from the beginning

Example

If this doesn’t work, we’ll have to **go back to square one**.

idiom

grow into

Meaning

to gradually become more capable or skilled at something

Example

He will eventually **grow into** the role of manager.

phrasal-verb

guard against

Meaning

to take precautions to prevent something bad from happening

Example

We must **guard against** potential fraud in online transactions.

idiom

go according to plan

Meaning

to happen as expected

Example

Everything went **according to plan** during the event.

phrasal-verb

go with

Meaning

to match well or be suitable; to choose something

Example

I’ll **go with** the blue shirt—it looks better on me.

idiom

go behind someone’s back

Meaning

to do something secretly or deceitfully against someone

Example

She **went behind my back** and told the manager everything.

idiom

get along like a house on fire

Meaning

To quickly become good friends and enjoy each other’s company.

Example

They met last week and **got along like a house on fire**.

phrasal-verb

get at

Meaning

to imply or suggest something indirectly

Example

What exactly are you **getting at** with that question?

idiom

Get traction

Meaning

To start gaining attention or success in the market.

Example

The new app is starting to **get traction** among users.

idiom

give someone a warm welcome

Meaning

to greet someone very kindly and enthusiastically

Example

They **gave us a warm welcome** when we arrived.

idiom

go in one ear and out the other

Meaning

to hear something but quickly forget it

Example

Whatever I tell him **goes in one ear and out the other**.

idiom

get a good deal

Meaning

to buy something at a low price; to make a bargain

Example

I **got a good deal** on this phone online.

idiom

glance over

Meaning

to read something quickly

Example

Can you **glance over** the memo before we send it?

idiom

go to seed

Meaning

to decline in quality or condition

Example

The old factory has really **gone to seed** over the years.

idiom

glass half full

Meaning

to see things positively rather than negatively

Example

He always sees the **glass half full**, no matter what happens.

idiom

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**.

idiom

game plan

Meaning

a carefully thought-out strategy

Example

We need a solid **game plan** before meeting the investors.

phrasal-verb

get sick of

Meaning

to become bored or annoyed with something or someone

Example

I **got sick of** hearing the same song over and over.

idiom

get along with someone

Meaning

to have a friendly relationship with someone

Example

They really **get along with each other** and are always laughing.

phrasal-verb

give up on

Meaning

to stop believing in someone or something

Example

Don’t **give up on** your dreams, no matter how hard it gets.

phrasal-verb

go through customs

Meaning

to complete security and document checks when entering a country

Example

Budget extra time to **go through customs** at busy airports.

phrasal-verb

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.