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idiom
get a degree
закончить формальную образовательную программу
Meaning
to complete a formal education program
Example
She worked hard to **get a degree** in engineering.
idiom
get a foot in the door
сделать первый шаг к достижению чего-либо, особенно к получению работы
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
купить что-то по низкой цене; сделать выгодную покупку
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
полностью понять что-то
Meaning
to understand something fully
Example
It took me a while to **get a grasp of** the new software.
idiom
get a grip
контролировать свои эмоции и вести себя разумно
Meaning
to control your emotions and behave sensibly
Example
Stop panicking and **get a grip** on yourself!
phrasal-verb
get a grip on
взять под контроль свои эмоции
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
контролировать свои эмоции и вести себя спокойно
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
понять или получить контроль над чем-то
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
очень сильно наслаждаться чем-то
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
поторопиться или двигаться быстрее
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
получить новую энергию или энтузиазм для чего-то
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
получить похвалу или признание за что-то хорошее
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
получить всплеск энергии после того, как почувствовал усталость
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
почувствовать на себе собственное лекарство
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
иметь возможность что-то сказать во время разговора, доминируемого другими
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
привыкать к
Meaning
to become familiar or comfortable with something
Example
It takes time to **get accustomed to** a new work environment.
idiom
get acquainted
стать знакомым или дружелюбным с кем-то
Meaning
to become familiar or friendly with someone
Example
We had a short chat to **get acquainted**.
phrasal-verb
get across
успешно донести идею, чтобы другие поняли
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
успешно передать, как вы себя чувствуете
Meaning
to successfully communicate how you feel
Example
He couldn’t **get across** his feelings properly in the letter.
phrasal-verb
get across to
сделать так, чтобы кто-то понял что-то ясно
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
ясно передать идею, чтобы другие её поняли
Meaning
to communicate an idea clearly so that others understand it
Example
A good speaker can get across their message effectively.
idiom
get ahead
быть успешным в жизни или карьере
Meaning
to be successful in life or career
Example
She worked hard to **get ahead** in her company.
phrasal-verb
get ahead financially
улучшить свою финансовую ситуацию со временем
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
достигать успеха или прогресса в определенной области
Meaning
to make progress or succeed in a particular area
Example
She worked hard to **get ahead in** her studies.