Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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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
get stuck in
Meaning
to become unable to move because of traffic or crowding
Example
We **got stuck in** traffic for over an hour.
phrasal-verb
get through
Meaning
to successfully complete or pass something; to finish
Example
I finally **got through** my math exam.
phrasal-verb
get through to
Meaning
to make someone understand what you are trying to say
Example
Sometimes it’s hard to **get through to** my teenage son.
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.
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get to
Meaning
to arrive at a place
Example
I **get to** the office by 9 a.m. every day.
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get together
Meaning
to meet with family or friends socially
Example
Our whole family **gets together** every New Year’s Eve.
phrasal-verb
get together on
Meaning
to meet and discuss something as a group
Example
We should **get together on** this proposal before sending it to the client.
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
get turned on by
Meaning
to be excited or attracted by something
Example
He **gets turned on by** good music.
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get up
Meaning
to rise from bed after sleeping
Example
She **gets up** right after the alarm goes off.
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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.
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get wound up
Meaning
to become very tense or angry
Example
He gets **wound up** easily when people interrupt him.
phrasal-verb
get wrong
Meaning
to misunderstand or make an incorrect judgment
Example
You **got it wrong**—that wasn’t what I meant.
phrasal-verb
give away to
Meaning
to yield to; to be replaced by something
Example
The old traditions **gave away to** modern practices.
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give back
Meaning
to return something to someone
Example
Don’t forget to **give back** the book you borrowed.
phrasal-verb
give back to
Meaning
to contribute to a community or cause that has supported you
Example
He believes everyone should **give back to** society in some way.
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give credit for
Meaning
to acknowledge someone’s effort or contribution positively
Example
He always **gives credit for** others’ good ideas.
phrasal-verb
give credit to
Meaning
to acknowledge someone’s contribution
Example
You should **give credit to** those who helped you succeed.
phrasal-verb
give forth
Meaning
to produce or emit something
Example
The trees **gave forth** a sweet scent after the rain.
phrasal-verb
give in to
Meaning
to yield or surrender to pressure or temptation
Example
The country refused to **give in to** international pressure.
phrasal-verb
give in to pressure
Meaning
to finally agree to something after refusing for some time
Example
The government refused to **give in to pressure** from opposition parties.
phrasal-verb
give into
Meaning
to yield to temptation or pressure
Example
She finally **gave into** the temptation to eat chocolate.
phrasal-verb
give on to
Meaning
to face or open onto a place
Example
Their balcony **gives on to** a beautiful garden.