Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
get in shape
Meaning
to become fit through exercise
Example
He started jogging every morning to **get in shape**.
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get in touch
Meaning
to contact or communicate with someone
Example
I’ll **get in touch** with you tomorrow.
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get into the habit
Meaning
to begin to do something regularly
Example
I’ve **got into the habit** of reading before bed.
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get it right
Meaning
to do something correctly after making a mistake
Example
It took a few tries, but she finally **got it right**.
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get off on the right foot
Meaning
to start a relationship or activity in a positive way
Example
We **got off on the right foot** during our first meeting.
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get off scot-free
Meaning
to escape punishment or consequences without facing any penalty
Example
He was caught stealing but managed to **get off scot-free**.
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Get off the ground
Meaning
To start successfully; to begin operating.
Example
Our startup finally **got off the ground** after months of planning.
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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**.
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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.
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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.
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get one's ducks in a row
Meaning
to organize things in a proper and efficient way
Example
Before we begin, we need to **get our ducks in a row** and finalize the plan.
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get out of hand
Meaning
to become difficult to control
Example
The party started to **get out of hand** when more people arrived.
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get over someone
Meaning
to recover from the pain of a breakup or loss
Example
It took her months to **get over** him.
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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.
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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.
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get the ball rolling
Meaning
to start something, especially a project or process
Example
Let’s **get the ball rolling** on this new campaign.
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get the creative juices flowing
Meaning
to start being creative or imaginative
Example
A walk in nature helps me **get the creative juices flowing**.
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get the credit
Meaning
to receive praise or recognition for something
Example
The whole team worked hard, but only he **got the credit**.
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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.
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get the jitters
Meaning
to feel extremely nervous or anxious
Example
I always **get the jitters** before a big meeting.
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Get the message
Meaning
To understand what someone is trying to say.
Example
After his silence, she finally **got the message**.
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get the picture
Meaning
to understand the situation
Example
After a few minutes, I started to **get the picture**.
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Get the scoop
Meaning
To be the first to report on a story, often an exclusive one.
Example
The reporter worked tirelessly to **get the scoop** on the celebrity scandal.
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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.