20 Common Expressions with “Get”

The verb “get” is one of the most versatile and frequently used verbs in the English language. It can mean receive, become, arrive, understand, and much more — depending on the context.

1. Get up – to wake up or rise from bed

I usually get up at 7 a.m.

2. Get on (with) – to have a good relationship or continue doing something

She gets on well with her classmates.
Let’s get on with the project.

3. Get off – to leave a bus, train, or plane

We need to get off at the next station.

4. Get in / get into – to enter a car, taxi, or building

She got into the car quickly because it was raining.

5. Get out (of) – to leave a place, car, or situation

Get out of the car now!
He wants to get out of doing his homework.

6. Get over – to recover from something (illness, disappointment)

It took her months to get over the breakup.

7. Get by – to manage with what you have

I don’t earn much, but I get by.

8. Get along – to have a friendly relationship

Do you get along with your neighbors?

9. Get away – to escape or go on vacation

We’re hoping to get away for the weekend.

10. Get back – to return

When did you get back from your trip?

11. Get ahead – to make progress, especially in your career

She works hard to get ahead at work.

12. Get through (to) – to reach someone or make them understand

I finally got through to customer service.
It’s hard to get through to him — he never listens!

13. Get rid of – to eliminate or throw away

I need to get rid of these old clothes.

14. Get together – to meet socially

Let’s get together for dinner sometime.

15. Get along with / get on with – to be friendly with someone

They don’t get along with their boss.

16. Get to (do something) – to have the opportunity to do something

I got to meet my favorite actor last week!

17. Get used to – to become familiar with something

You’ll get used to the cold weather soon.

18. Get dressed – to put on clothes

Hurry up and get dressed! We’re late.

19. Get lost – to become lost or to tell someone to go away (informally)

We got lost in the city.
Get lost! (rude: go away!)

20. Get going / get moving – to start an activity or leave

We should get going before it gets dark.