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.

idiom

give me a hand

Meaning

to help someone

Example

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

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

good things come to those who wait

Meaning

patience brings positive results

Example

**Good things come to those who wait**, so be patient.

phrasal-verb

get bogged down

Meaning

to become so involved in something that you cannot make progress

Example

I got **bogged down** in paperwork and missed the meeting.

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 easy on someone

Meaning

to be gentle or patient with someone

Example

Go easy on him; he’s been through a lot lately.

idiom

gray matter

Meaning

intelligence or brainpower

Example

It takes a lot of **gray matter** to solve such a complex problem.

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

gear down

Meaning

to slow the pace of activity

Example

We can **gear down** after the product launch is stable.

phrasal-verb

go over with

Meaning

to review or explain something to someone carefully

Example

The teacher **went over** the essay with the students.

idiom

gain ground

Meaning

to make progress or advance

Example

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

phrasal-verb

get over with

Meaning

to finish something unpleasant

Example

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

phrasal-verb

go without

Meaning

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

Example

I can **go without** dessert tonight.

idiom

green-eyed jealousy

Meaning

strong feeling of envy

Example

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

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.

phrasal-verb

get together with

Meaning

to meet and spend time with family or friends

Example

We try to **get together with** the whole family every Eid.

phrasal-verb

grow from

Meaning

to develop as a result of something

Example

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

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 out of

Meaning

to leave a car or vehicle

Example

He quickly **got out of** the taxi and ran inside.

phrasal-verb

grow up

Meaning

to become an adult; to mature

Example

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

idiom

get down to business

Meaning

to start working seriously

Example

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

idiom

give someone a break

Meaning

to give someone a chance or show them mercy

Example

He’s new here, so **give him a break**.

phrasal-verb

give in to

Meaning

to yield or surrender to pressure or temptation

Example

The country refused to **give in to** international pressure.

idiom

give someone a piece of one’s mind

Meaning

to tell someone angrily what you think

Example

She **gave him a piece of her mind** for being rude.

idiom

ghost someone

Meaning

to suddenly stop communicating with someone online

Example

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

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.

idiom

Get down to brass tacks

Meaning

To start discussing the essential or most important aspects of a matter.

Example

Let’s **get down to brass tacks** and talk about the real issues.

phrasal-verb

get accustomed to

Meaning

to become familiar or comfortable with something

Example

It takes time to **get accustomed to** a new work environment.

phrasal-verb

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.

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

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

grow into understanding

Meaning

to gradually develop empathy or comprehension for different cultures

Example

Children can **grow into understanding** diversity through stories and travel.

idiom

good to see you

Meaning

a friendly way to greet someone you know

Example

**Good to see you** again after so long!

phrasal-verb

go through

Meaning

to study or read something carefully

Example

You should **go through** the textbook before the quiz.

idiom

go under

Meaning

to lose consciousness, usually during surgery

Example

He was nervous before going **under** for his operation.

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.

idiom

glue together

Meaning

to attach pieces firmly using adhesive

Example

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

phrasal-verb

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.

phrasal-verb

get at

Meaning

to imply or suggest something indirectly

Example

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

phrasal-verb

glow with

Meaning

to look very happy or pleased

Example

She **glowed with** happiness after the compliment.

idiom

Go down the rabbit hole

Meaning

To get deeply involved in something, often unintentionally.

Example

I started reading about AI and **went down the rabbit hole** for hours.

phrasal-verb

get wound up

Meaning

to become very tense or angry

Example

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

idiom

go steady

Meaning

to date someone regularly and exclusively

Example

They've been **going steady** for over two years now.

idiom

give out

Meaning

to distribute something

Example

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

phrasal-verb

go off on

Meaning

to suddenly criticize or yell at someone angrily

Example

My boss **went off on** me for missing the deadline.

idiom

give off

Meaning

to emit a smell, light, or feeling

Example

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

idiom

go the distance

Meaning

to finish something successfully despite difficulties

Example

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

idiom

Go overboard

Meaning

To do something to an excessive degree.

Example

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

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

Go broke

Meaning

To lose all your money; to become bankrupt.

Example

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

idiom

get worked up

Meaning

to become upset or angry about something

Example

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

idiom

get back on your feet

Meaning

to recover after an illness or difficulty

Example

He lost his job but soon **got back on his feet**.

idiom

grow on someone

Meaning

to become more liked or appreciated over time

Example

At first I didn’t like the song, but it **grew on me**.

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.

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 out

Meaning

to leave home; to go outside for leisure or work

Example

We **went out** for dinner last night.

phrasal-verb

get across to

Meaning

to make someone understand something clearly

Example

It’s hard to **get across to** customer service that the product is faulty.

idiom

Go for it

Meaning

To try to achieve something with confidence.

Example

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

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

grow out

Meaning

to allow hair or nails to become longer naturally

Example

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

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.

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.

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

grind away

Meaning

to work hard on something for a long period

Example

She **grinded away** at her studies to pass the exam.

phrasal-verb

get wrong

Meaning

to misunderstand or make an incorrect judgment

Example

You **got it wrong**—that wasn’t what I meant.

idiom

grow out of something

Meaning

to stop liking or doing something as you become older or more mature

Example

He eventually **grew out of** his bad habits.

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.

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.

phrasal-verb

ground yourself in reality

Meaning

to focus your mind on what is real to reduce panic or anxiety

Example

If you feel lost in thoughts, **ground yourself in reality** by naming what you see.

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 ahead of

Meaning

to move in front of someone or gain an advantage

Example

We need to **get ahead of** the other team early in the match.

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

go over lessons

Meaning

to review or check lessons again for better understanding

Example

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

idiom

Go exploring

Meaning

To travel or look around to discover new things.

Example

Let's **go exploring** around the city this weekend.

idiom

gain the upper ground

Meaning

to achieve a position of advantage or superiority

Example

The opposition **gained the upper ground** after the scandal.

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.

idiom

get a second wind

Meaning

to have a burst of energy after feeling tired

Example

After a short break, she **got a second wind** and finished the race.

idiom

go to seed

Meaning

to decline in quality or condition

Example

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

phrasal-verb

glitch out

Meaning

to malfunction briefly or behave strangely due to an error

Example

My phone screen **glitched out** for a few seconds.

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

get in shape

Meaning

to become fit through exercise

Example

He started jogging every morning to **get in shape**.

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.

idiom

golden opportunity

Meaning

a very good chance; rare opportunity

Example

This is a **golden opportunity** to show your talent.

idiom

game plan

Meaning

a carefully thought-out strategy

Example

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

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

green around the gills

Meaning

looking sick or nauseated

Example

He looked **green around the gills** after the boat ride.

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 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**.

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

go after your dreams

Meaning

to pursue your goals or ambitions actively

Example

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

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.

idiom

gears in motion

Meaning

the process has started and is progressing

Example

Once the plan was approved, the **gears were in motion**.

idiom

get to the bottom of something

Meaning

to understand or solve the real cause of something

Example

We need to **get to the bottom of this issue** to prevent it from happening again.

idiom

Give and take

Meaning

Mutual compromise or cooperation.

Example

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

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.

phrasal-verb

go up

Meaning

to increase; to rise

Example

The price of oil has **gone up** recently.

idiom

get to the bottom of

Meaning

to find the real cause of a problem

Example

The manager promised to **get to the bottom of** the issue.

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

go ballistic

Meaning

to become extremely angry or excited

Example

Dad **went ballistic** when he found out I dented his car.

idiom

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**.

idiom

get down to the wire

Meaning

to approach the last possible moment before a deadline

Example

The project went **down to the wire**, but we finished on time.

idiom

go back and forth

Meaning

to keep changing your mind about something

Example

He’s been **going back and forth** about buying a new car.

idiom

get back together

Meaning

to resume a relationship after breaking up

Example

They **got back together** after a few months apart.

idiom

grinning from ear to ear

Meaning

smiling broadly due to happiness

Example

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

phrasal-verb

ground within

Meaning

to stabilize your emotions by connecting to your inner calm

Example

She practiced breathing exercises to **ground within** during stress.

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 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

go out of your way

Meaning

to make a special effort to help someone

Example

She **went out of her way** to help me with my project.

idiom

Go to pieces

Meaning

To lose control of your emotions; to break down.

Example

She **went to pieces** after hearing the bad news.

phrasal-verb

ground oneself

Meaning

to stay emotionally stable and present in reality

Example

He took a walk outside to **ground himself** after the bad news.

phrasal-verb

get back up

Meaning

to recover after falling or failing

Example

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

idiom

get out of hand

Meaning

to become difficult to control

Example

The party started to **get out of hand** when more people arrived.

idiom

get your wires crossed

Meaning

to misunderstand someone or something

Example

We must have **got our wires crossed**, because I thought the meeting was tomorrow.

idiom

get the ball rolling

Meaning

to start something, especially a project or process

Example

Let’s **get the ball rolling** on this new campaign.

idiom

go separate ways

Meaning

to end a relationship or partnership

Example

After ten years together, they decided to **go separate ways**.

idiom

gain the upper hand

Meaning

to get control or advantage over someone

Example

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

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.

phrasal-verb

get up

Meaning

to rise from bed after sleeping

Example

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

idiom

guide the way

Meaning

to lead someone through a process or path

Example

A good leader knows how to **guide the way** for their team to succeed.