Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
get around to
Meaning
to finally do something after delaying it
Example
I finally **got around to** cleaning my desk.
phrasal-verb
get at
Meaning
to imply or suggest something indirectly
Example
What exactly are you **getting at** with that question?
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.
phrasal-verb
get away from
Meaning
to avoid unethical practices or situations
Example
We need to **get away from** these unfair business tactics.
phrasal-verb
get away to
Meaning
to go somewhere for a short vacation or break
Example
We’re planning to **get away to** the mountains this weekend.
phrasal-verb
get away with
Meaning
to do something wrong without being punished
Example
He thought he could **get away with** cheating on the test.
phrasal-verb
get back
Meaning
to return to a place; to recover something lost
Example
I hope you **get back** safely from your trip.
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
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
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
get back on one's feet
Meaning
to recover after a difficult period; to regain stability
Example
It took him several months to **get back on his feet** after the breakup.
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.
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
get behind
Meaning
to fall late in doing something
Example
I’ve **got behind** on my assignments this week.
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.
phrasal-verb
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.
phrasal-verb
get by in
Meaning
to manage to communicate in a language, though not perfectly
Example
She can **get by in** Italian, but she’s not fluent.
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.
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.
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 down
Meaning
to make someone feel sad; to move to a lower position
Example
Don’t let failure **get you down**.
phrasal-verb
get down to
Meaning
to start doing something seriously
Example
It's time to **get down to** work and finish this report.
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 dressed
Meaning
to put on clothes
Example
He **gets dressed** quickly after taking a shower.