Expression Cards
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idiom
get a degree
Meaning
to complete a formal education program
Example
She worked hard to **get a degree** in engineering.
idiom
get a foot in the door
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.
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
get a grasp of
Meaning
to understand something fully
Example
It took me a while to **get a grasp of** the new software.
idiom
get a grip
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave sensibly
Example
Stop panicking and **get a grip** on yourself!
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.
idiom
get a grip on yourself
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave calmly
Example
You need to **get a grip on yourself** before talking to your boss.
idiom
get a handle on something
Meaning
to understand or gain control of something
Example
I'm trying to **get a handle on** the new software.
idiom
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.
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 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 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
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
get a taste of your own medicine
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
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
Meaning
to become familiar or comfortable with something
Example
It takes time to **get accustomed to** a new work environment.
idiom
get acquainted
Meaning
to become familiar or friendly with someone
Example
We had a short chat to **get acquainted**.
phrasal-verb
get across
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
Meaning
to successfully communicate how you feel
Example
He couldn’t **get across** his feelings properly in the letter.
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.
phrasal-verb
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.
idiom
get ahead
Meaning
to be successful in life or career
Example
She worked hard to **get ahead** in her company.
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.
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.