phrasal_verbs_brainscape_with_transcription_and_elaborated_meanings Flashcards
get ahead /ɡɛt əˈhɛd/
Meaning: To become successful in one’s life or career, often by making progress and advancing through hard work and determination.
Usage: It implies achieving a better position or status.
Example: Benjamin had to work twice as hard as Sheila to get ahead in life.
get behind /ɡɛt bɪˈhaɪnd/
Meaning: To support or endorse someone or something, often by providing help or encouragement.
Usage: It can be used for both people and ideas.
Example: I highly doubt the council will get behind your proposal.
get out /ɡɛt aʊt/
Meaning: To leave or escape from a place or situation.
Usage: Often used when someone needs a break or wants to flee from a stressful environment.
Example: They told me that if I wanted to go abroad, I should get out and find a job!
get away /ɡɛt əˈweɪ/
Meaning: To leave or escape; also to avoid punishment for something.
Usage: It can refer to physically leaving a place or avoiding consequences.
Example: He tried to keep the relationship a secret but he didn’t get away with it.
get onto /ɡɛt ˈɒntə/
Meaning: To start to do or deal with something, especially something that requires effort or focus.
Usage: Often used when beginning a task or project.
Example: The teacher told me I need to start a personal project so I am going to get onto that!
get through /ɡɛt θruː/
Meaning: To make a successful telephone call or to reach someone by phone.
Usage: Often used when referring to successfully connecting with someone over the phone.
Example: I tried to book at table at the restaurant but I couldn’t get through to them.
get on/along /ɡɛt ɒn/əˈlɒŋ/
Meaning: To have a good relationship with someone.
Usage: Can be used for personal and professional relationships.
Example: I’ve never got on well with my boss, but he seems to get along really well with the receptionist.
get by /ɡɛt baɪ/
Meaning: To manage with difficulty to live or accomplish something.
Usage: Often implies doing something with limited resources or under challenging circumstances.
Example: We never had much money but we always managed to get by.
get down /ɡɛt daʊn/
Meaning: To swallow something, usually food or drink.
Usage: Commonly used in the context of eating or drinking quickly.
Example: Get those painkiller tablets down you and you will feel much better!
get over /ɡɛt ˈəʊvə/
Meaning: To accept or come to terms with something/someone, especially after a difficult or emotional experience.
Usage: Often used in the context of overcoming emotional distress.
Example: It took me ages to get over my ex-boyfriend but now I hardly think of him at all.
get across /ɡɛt əˈkrɒs/
Meaning: To make someone understand something, often by explaining clearly.
Usage: Used when conveying information or ideas effectively.
Example: I found it hard to get my point across but I think he understood me by the end.
get into /ɡɛt ˈɪntuː/
Meaning: To become interested or involved in something.
Usage: Often used when someone starts to engage with a new activity or interest.
Example: He started to get into drugs and everything went downhill from there.
get off /ɡɛt ɒf/
Meaning: To leave work or stop working for the day.
Usage: Commonly used in the context of finishing a work shift.
Example: She invited me to see a film at 7pm but I don’t get off work until a quarter past seven.
get back /ɡɛt bæk/
Meaning: To return to a place.
Usage: Often used when coming back from somewhere.
Example: When I get back I’ll ask my mum if you can come for tea.
get together /ɡɛt təˈɡɛðə/
Meaning: To meet socially or to restart a previous relationship.
Usage: Can refer to both social gatherings and rekindling past relationships.
Example: Let’s get together next time you’re in town!
Example: I can’t believe she got back with him again!
