idiom

Go against the grain

Meaning

to do something that is contrary to the usual way of doing things

Example

Their new approach really **goes against the grain** of traditional research methods.

idiom

grab attention

Meaning

to make people notice something immediately

Example

Bright colors and bold fonts are used to **grab attention**.

phrasal-verb

grow from

Meaning

to develop as a result of something

Example

We **grow from** every mistake we make.

idiom

get a clean bill of health

Meaning

to be declared completely healthy by a doctor

Example

After his check-up, he **got a clean bill of health**.

phrasal-verb

get around

Meaning

to overcome rules or obstacles

Example

Some exporters try to **get around** strict trade regulations.

idiom

get to the bottom of things

Meaning

to find out the real cause or truth behind something

Example

The detective worked hard to **get to the bottom of things**.

idiom

get ahead

Meaning

to be successful in life or career

Example

She worked hard to **get ahead** in her company.

idiom

get down to business

Meaning

to start working seriously

Example

Let’s stop chatting and **get down to business**.

idiom

go public

Meaning

to sell shares of a company to the public for the first time

Example

The startup plans to **go public** next year.

phrasal-verb

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.

idiom

get used to it

Meaning

to become familiar with something new

Example

It took a while, but I finally **got used to it**.

phrasal-verb

get ahead financially

Meaning

to improve your financial situation over time

Example

It takes careful planning to **get ahead financially** in this economy.

idiom

Go Dutch

Meaning

To share the cost of something equally.

Example

Let’s **go Dutch** on the dinner tonight.

idiom

give away

Meaning

to donate or to reveal something unintentionally

Example

They plan to **give away** the extra supplies to the shelter.

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.

idiom

Go overboard

Meaning

To do something to an excessive degree.

Example

He **went overboard** decorating his office for the holidays.

phrasal-verb

glow with happiness

Meaning

to look very happy and healthy

Example

She **glowed with happiness** on her wedding day.

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.

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

go on about

Meaning

to talk repeatedly about someone’s good qualities

Example

He always **goes on about** how talented his daughter is.

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

Go for it

Meaning

To try to achieve something with confidence.

Example

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

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 fired up

Meaning

to become very excited or enthusiastic about something

Example

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

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.

phrasal-verb

get going

Meaning

to begin taking action toward a goal

Example

If you want success, stop waiting and **get going** now!

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 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**.

phrasal-verb

go all in

Meaning

to put all your effort, energy, or enthusiasm into something

Example

He **went all in** to make the event successful.

phrasal-verb

gain insight into

Meaning

to understand something deeply or clearly through experience

Example

Traveling helped me **gain insight into** different cultures.

idiom

glue together

Meaning

to attach pieces firmly using adhesive

Example

Let the students **glue together** the collage pieces.

phrasal-verb

get ahead in

Meaning

to make progress or succeed in a particular area

Example

She worked hard to **get ahead in** her studies.

phrasal-verb

go straight

Meaning

to continue moving forward without turning

Example

Just **go straight** for two blocks and you’ll see the park on your right.

idiom

give someone a dose of their own medicine

Meaning

to treat someone the same bad way they treated others

Example

He was rude to everyone, so I **gave him a dose of his own medicine**.

idiom

grinning from ear to ear

Meaning

smiling broadly due to happiness

Example

He was **grinning from ear to ear** after receiving the gift.

idiom

get your money’s worth

Meaning

to get value or satisfaction from what you paid for

Example

That smartphone is so durable—you really **got your money’s worth**.

phrasal-verb

go into

Meaning

to discuss or examine something in detail

Example

The lecturer didn’t **go into** much detail about the topic.

phrasal-verb

grow through pain

Meaning

to learn or become stronger from emotional difficulties

Example

We often **grow through pain** more than through comfort.

idiom

go up in smoke

Meaning

to fail completely; to come to nothing

Example

All his dreams **went up in smoke** after the deal collapsed.

phrasal-verb

get dressed

Meaning

to put on clothes

Example

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

idiom

Give and take

Meaning

Mutual compromise or cooperation.

Example

Good teamwork is all about **give and take**.

idiom

grin and bear it

Meaning

to accept a difficult situation patiently

Example

You just have to **grin and bear it** until the work is done.

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 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.

phrasal-verb

get off

Meaning

to leave a bus, train, or plane

Example

We **got off** the train at the wrong station.

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.

phrasal-verb

get along across

Meaning

to have a friendly relationship across different backgrounds

Example

He can easily **get along across** cultures because he is open-minded.

phrasal-verb

go away

Meaning

to leave or disappear

Example

The pain will **go away** after a few hours.

phrasal-verb

give thanks to

Meaning

to express gratitude or appreciation toward someone

Example

We should always **give thanks to** those who help us in tough times.

phrasal-verb

grow toward success

Meaning

to develop gradually in the process of achieving success

Example

You are **growing toward success** with every lesson you learn.

idiom

give someone the cold shoulder

Meaning

to deliberately ignore or show disapproval toward someone

Example

After the argument, she **gave him the cold shoulder**.

idiom

get a word in edgewise

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

grow out of

Meaning

to stop repeating mistakes as you gain experience

Example

Most people **grow out of** their early mistakes with time.

phrasal-verb

get back into

Meaning

to return to doing something after a break

Example

I’m trying to **get back into** running after the holidays.

phrasal-verb

go down with

Meaning

to catch an illness, especially one that is not serious

Example

Several students **went down with** food poisoning.

phrasal-verb

get in touch with

Meaning

to reconnect or become aware of your emotions again

Example

Meditation helps you **get in touch with** your true feelings.

phrasal-verb

give rise to

Meaning

to cause or inspire the creation of new cultural customs

Example

The migration of people **gave rise to** a blend of new cultural practices.

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.

idiom

get straight to the point

Meaning

to talk directly about the main topic

Example

Let's **get straight to the point** and discuss the issue.

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.

phrasal-verb

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.

phrasal-verb

grow up in

Meaning

to spend your childhood in a particular place or culture

Example

I **grew up in** a small village where traditions are still strong.

phrasal-verb

grow inward

Meaning

to develop understanding and wisdom from personal experiences

Example

She began to **grow inward** as she faced her fears and doubts.

idiom

go on a spending spree

Meaning

to spend a lot of money in a short period of time

Example

She **went on a spending spree** after getting her bonus.

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

ghost someone

Meaning

to suddenly stop communicating with someone online

Example

He used to text me daily but then he **ghosted** me.

phrasal-verb

get started on

Meaning

to begin working on something

Example

It's time to **get started on** your morning routine.

phrasal-verb

get over setbacks

Meaning

to recover from difficulties and continue trying

Example

It’s not easy, but you must **get over setbacks** and move on.

phrasal-verb

get along together

Meaning

to have a friendly and harmonious relationship

Example

Despite their differences, they **get along together** quite well.

idiom

go under the knife

Meaning

to have a surgical operation

Example

He had to **go under the knife** to fix his knee injury.

phrasal-verb

get down

Meaning

to make someone feel sad; to move to a lower position

Example

Don’t let failure **get you down**.

idiom

Give it your best shot

Meaning

Try as hard as you can.

Example

Even if you fail, **give it your best shot**.

idiom

get hooked on

Meaning

to become addicted or very interested in something

Example

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

idiom

get the hang of it

Meaning

to learn or become skilled at something new

Example

Don’t worry, you’ll **get the hang of it** soon.

phrasal-verb

get through

Meaning

to successfully complete or pass something; to finish

Example

I finally **got through** my math exam.

phrasal-verb

give way

Meaning

to collapse; to yield under pressure

Example

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

idiom

Game of thrones

Meaning

A struggle for power or control, often involving manipulation and rivalry

Example

The election turned into a **game of thrones** with leaders fighting for dominance.

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.

idiom

get it right

Meaning

to do something correctly after making a mistake

Example

It took a few tries, but she finally **got it right**.

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

get into the habit

Meaning

to begin to do something regularly

Example

I’ve **got into the habit** of reading before bed.

idiom

get the jitters

Meaning

to feel extremely nervous or anxious

Example

I always **get the jitters** before a big meeting.

phrasal-verb

go ahead

Meaning

to start or continue doing something

Example

If you’re ready, you can **go ahead** with your presentation.

idiom

get along with

Meaning

to have a good relationship with someone

Example

I really **get along with** my coworkers.

phrasal-verb

give back

Meaning

to return something to someone

Example

Don’t forget to **give back** the book you borrowed.

phrasal-verb

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.

phrasal-verb

grow through

Meaning

to become stronger or wiser because of difficult experiences

Example

We often **grow through** the pain we experience.

phrasal-verb

get along

Meaning

to have a good relationship with someone

Example

I really **get along** well with my colleagues.

idiom

get the credit

Meaning

to receive praise or recognition for something

Example

The whole team worked hard, but only he **got the credit**.

phrasal-verb

grow closer

Meaning

to gradually become more emotionally connected

Example

Over the years, we’ve **grown closer** as a family.

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

garbage in, garbage out

Meaning

flawed input data will produce flawed results

Example

If the training data is poor, the AI model will fail — **garbage in, garbage out**.

idiom

Give the shirt off your back

Meaning

to give everything you can to help someone

Example

She would **give the shirt off her back** if it meant helping her friends.

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 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 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.

phrasal-verb

get stranded

Meaning

to be left in a difficult situation without help or a way to leave

Example

We were **stranded** in the middle of nowhere when the bus broke down.

phrasal-verb

go past

Meaning

to move beyond a particular place or object

Example

**Go past** the supermarket and you’ll find the library on the left.

phrasal-verb

get over hurt

Meaning

to recover emotionally from pain or sadness

Example

It took him months to **get over** the hurt from the breakup.

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

give me a hand

Meaning

to help someone

Example

Can you **give me a hand** with this bag?

phrasal-verb

green up

Meaning

to make something more environmentally friendly

Example

Our building **greens up** by switching to solar lighting.

phrasal-verb

get wound up

Meaning

to become very tense or angry

Example

He gets **wound up** easily when people interrupt him.

idiom

glance over

Meaning

to read something quickly

Example

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

idiom

get worked up

Meaning

to become upset or angry about something

Example

Don’t **get worked up** over minor mistakes.

idiom

grin from ear to ear

Meaning

to smile broadly because of happiness

Example

She was **grinning from ear to ear** after the compliment.

idiom

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.

idiom

grateful as can be

Meaning

extremely thankful

Example

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

idiom

glide through

Meaning

to complete something smoothly and easily

Example

She managed to **glide through** the presentation.

idiom

go the extra mile

Meaning

to make a special effort to achieve something

Example

She always **goes the extra mile** to help her team succeed.

phrasal-verb

get by on

Meaning

to manage to live with a certain amount of money

Example

Many families **get by on** a small income in rural areas.

idiom

green with envy

Meaning

very jealous

Example

She was **green with envy** when she saw my new phone.

idiom

give it a shot

Meaning

to try something, even if you are not sure of success

Example

You should **give it a shot**; you might surprise yourself.

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

grow through challenges

Meaning

to develop strength and wisdom by facing difficulties

Example

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

idiom

give the cold shoulder

Meaning

to intentionally ignore someone

Example

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

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**.

idiom

Go broke

Meaning

To lose all your money; to become bankrupt.

Example

Many small investors **went broke** after the market crash.

idiom

grease the wheels

Meaning

to make a process run more smoothly by helping it along or making it easier

Example

Bribing officials is a common way to grease the wheels in international trade negotiations.

idiom

green-eyed jealousy

Meaning

strong feeling of envy

Example

**Green-eyed jealousy** can ruin even the best relationships.

idiom

go nuclear

Meaning

to react very strongly or angrily

Example

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