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释义 | getget /ɡet/ ●●● S1 W1 verb (past tense got, past participle got /ɡɒt $ ɡɑːt/ British English, gotten /ˈɡɒtn $ ˈɡɑːtn/ American English, present participle getting) ![]() ![]() MENU FOR getget1 receive2 obtain3 bring4 buy5 money6 have a feeling/idea7 have/experience8 illness9 achieve10 receive a punishment11 arrive12 reach a point13 get (somebody) somewhere/anywhere/nowhere14 move15 make something move16 travel17 become18 make somebody/something become something19 be hurt/broken etc20 make something happen to somebody/something21 make something do something22 make somebody do something23 understand24 cook25 radio/television26 answer the door/telephone27 catch somebody28 hurt/kill somebody29 trick somebody30 on the telephone31 get doing something32 get to do something33 get to like/know/understand somebody/something34 you get something35 you’ve got me (there)36 it/what gets me37 get thisPhrasal verbsget aboutget acrossget aheadget alongget aroundget around to somethingget at somebody/somethingget awayget away from somebody/somethingget away with somethingget backget back at somebodyget back to somebodyget behindget byget downget down to somethingget inget in on somethingget in with somebodyget into somethingget offget off on somethingget off with somebodyget onget onto somebody/somethingget outget out of somethingget overget roundget round to somethingget throughget (something) through to somebodyget to somebody/somethingget togetherget upget up to something Word OriginWORD ORIGINget Verb TableOrigin: 1200-1300 Old Norse getaVERB TABLE get
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THESAURUS► get Collocations [not in passive] to get something by finding it, asking for it, or paying for it: · I’ve been trying to get some information.· She went to the bank to get some money. ► obtain formal to get something: · Maps and guides can be obtained from the tourist office.· The newspaper has obtained a copy of the letter. ► acquire formal to get something – used about knowledge, skills, or something big or expensive: · The course helps older people to acquire computing skills.· He acquired the property in 1985. ► inherit to get someone’s money or property after they die: · Jo inherited a lot of money from her mother. ► gain to get something useful or necessary, such as knowledge or experience: · I’ve gained a lot of useful experience.· The research helped us gain an insight into how a child’s mind works. ► earn to get something because you deserve it: · He had earned a reputation as a peacemaker.· She earned a lot of respect from her colleagues. ► get hold of something informal to get something that is rare or difficult to find: · I’m trying to get hold of a ticket for the game. ► lay your hands on something informal to get something that you want very much or that you have spent a lot of time looking for: · I read every book I could lay my hands on. Longman Language Activatorto get something by buying it, asking for it, or finding it► get · I don't feel like cooking -- let's go get a pizza.· I still haven't gotten a birthday present for Sherri.get something from somebody/something · I got a really nice coat from Hudson's.· We had to get permission from the landlord before painting the apartment.get a job · Did you hear? Stuart got a new job. ► obtain formal to get something: · Maps and guides can be obtained at the tourist office.obtain something from somebody/something: · Scientists in Brazil are obtaining medicines from plants. ► find to get the money, time, energy etc that you need to do something: · If I can find the money, I'll come to the theatre with you.· I haven't found the time to read Morrison's latest novel yet. ► acquire formal to get something very big or expensive, or to get more knowledge or skills: · It took him a long time to acquire the skills he needed to become a professional artist.· The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has recently acquired several paintings by Salvador Dali. to be given something► get to be given something without having to ask for it or pay for it: · What did you get for your birthday?· You get a free CD with this magazine.get something from somebody: · Here's the card I got from Jane. ► receive formal to be given something, especially officially: · Did Caroline receive an invitation?· You will receive your credit card in approximately two weeks.receive something from somebody/something: · She received an honorary degree from Harvard in 1990. ► be given to be given something, especially by someone in authority: · He was given a ten-year jail sentence.· Why shouldn't disabled people be given the chance to compete in the Games?· Sarah was given the opportunity to study at the Cooper Union School of Art. ► be awarded to be given a prize, especially by an important organization, for something that you have achieved: · The restaurant was awarded four stars in the 'Good Food Guide'.· Yasunari Kawabata was the first Japanese writer to be awarded the Nobel Prize for literature. ► inherit to be given someone's money or property after they die: · Who will inherit the house when he dies?· The ten richest women in the UK all inherited their wealth.inherit something from somebody: · She inherited the money from her mother. to succeed in getting something, especially something that is difficult to get► get · Getting the money for the house wasn't easy.· If I get first prize it'll be a miracle. ► get hold of informal to get something that is rare or difficult to find: · Do you know where I can get hold of a German--Japanese dictionary?· These kids have very little difficulty getting hold of illegal weapons. ► get/lay your hands on informal to get something that you want or need very much, or have been trying hard to get: · I bet he can't wait to lay his hands on all that money.· When Ted was a kid, he read every book about space that he could get his hands on. ► land: land a job/contract/interview etc to get a job etc that was difficult to get - use this especially when someone was very lucky to do this: · A French company has landed a contract to supply computers to China.land yourself something British: · He's managed to land himself an amazing job in advertising. ► win: win somebody's support/trust/confidence etc to get someone's support, trust etc, especially by working hard to achieve this: · It will take time to win her trust.· Gandhi won the support of many liberals in England. ► clinch: clinch a deal/contract/championship etc to finally succeed in making a deal, winning a contract etc after trying very hard: · We finally clinched the contract by offering them a lower price.· Mitchell phoned from Chicago to say that he was close to clinching the deal.· Germany scored twice in the last ten minutes to clinch the championship. ► wangle informal to get something, especially something that is difficult to get, by using clever and often slightly dishonest methods: · "They're sending me to Paris next weekend.'' "How did you manage to wangle that?''wangle it so that: · Gail has wangled it so that we can get in without tickets. ► secure formal to succeed in getting official permission for or agreement about something, especially when this was difficult: · France was able to secure the release of two of its hostages.· Schiller secured funds for the special education project. to get a letter/phone call/message► get · Did you get my message?get something from somebody · We get so many calls from salespeople.· I got an e-mail from a friend who lives in Bangkok. ► receive formal to get a letter, phone call, or message: · I'm sorry I didn't call earlier, but I've only just received your message.· We received your letter the 1st of March.receive something from somebody: · He says he never received the fax from us. ► come in if telephone calls, messages, letters etc come in , they arrive at a place where people are waiting for them: · Reports are coming in of an explosion in the centre of Paris.· Several calls have come in from people who think they can identify the two men. ► pour/flood in if letters, calls, messages etc pour in or flood in , a very large number of them are received: · Letters of support have been pouring in since we began our appeal.· According to reports, contributions to Roe's campaign are flooding in. ► on/upon receipt of formal if someone does something on receipt of a letter, sum of money etc, they do it when they receive it - used especially in official letters, instructions etc: · Upon receipt of a complaint, the department will investigate the problem and, if necessary, take appropriate measures.· The Department of Social Security can only issue benefits on receipt of your claim form. to get a score, grade etc in a game, test etc► get to get a particular result in a test or examination: · I only got 35% in my history test.· Pam's really smart. She got straight A's in high school. ► score to get a particular number of points in a sports game, or in a test or examination: · The test was difficult, and no-one scored more than 45 points.· AC Milan scored a record number of goals this season. ► make American to get a particular grade in a text or for a piece of work at school: · I made an A on the test today.· Allison's going to Auburn University? She must have made good grades in high school. to get more of something over a long period of time► accumulate to gradually get more and more money, possessions, knowledge etc over a period of time: · Watkins said he has accumulated more than $100,000 in legal bills.· By the late 1950s scientists had already accumulated enough evidence to show a clear link between smoking and cancer.· I just don't know how we've managed to accumulate so much junk! ► amass to gradually collect a very large amount of something such as money or properly: · The Lewins amassed their art collection over more than 40 years.· Over the years he had amassed an absolute fortune. ► gain formal to gradually get more of a useful skill or a good quality: · It took her a long time to gain enough confidence to speak in public.· She stayed in the job for five years, gaining valuable experience.· His ideas are gaining a lot of support. someone who expects to get something without doing anything to earn it► parasite someone who does not work, but still expects society to provide them with money, food, a home etc: · You shouldn't feel sorry for these people - they're just parasites.· Most government employees had become parasites, expecting to retain their positions through friendship or political favor. ► freeloader someone who regularly takes money from another person, from the government, etc with no intention of doing anything to earn it or change the situation: · Ms. Louis' attorney characterized her ex-husband as a freeloader, looking for the easy life.· The freeloaders are leaving a bad impression on the public, making it hard for those who genuinely need the government's help. ► scrounger British someone who always expects other people to give them money, food etc, especially because they are too lazy to earn money or get things for themselves: · You're such a scrounger - buy your own cigarettes!· Far from being "scroungers", unemployed people are usually desperate to earn money for themselves. to get a large number of things from several different places or people► collect to get things of the same type from different places and bring them together: · I've been collecting samples of the different types of rock which occur in this area.· Historians are skilled in collecting facts and interpreting them.· Organizers have already collected 650 signatures. ► gather to search for and get things of the same type from different places: · Many of the plants in the gardens were gathered on trips to Japan and China.· Some of the men gathered firewood while others made a fire.· Computers make it far easier to gather information. ► assemble to get and put together something such as proof or information in an organized way: · We will let you have the report as soon as we have assembled all the data.· When all the evidence is assembled, it will be clear that Michael is innocent. to get so many things to do that you cannot deal with them► be swamped with · Susan is always swamped with work this time of year.· Since we started the advice service we have been swamped with requests from people who need help. ► be inundated with to get so many telephone calls, offers, answers etc after a statement or request has been made, that it is difficult to deal with them all: · Cameron claims he has been inundated with film offers.· Our Houston office has been inundated with calls in the last few days. to get something from someone by using force or threats► get something out of/squeeze something out of informal to make someone give you something such as money or information by persuading them, tricking them, or threatening them: · They won't stop till they've succeeded in squeezing every last penny out of you.· The police did everything they could to get the name of his accomplice out of him, but he wouldn't talk. ► extort to illegally force someone to give you money by frightening or threatening them: · The terrorist groups have been extorting hundreds of millions of dollars.extort money from/out of somebody: · The Mafia makes most of its money from prostitution and extorting money from small businesses. to get back something that you had before► get something back to get back something that you had before, especially something that belongs to you: · Susanna has my lecture notes - I won't be able to get them back until Monday.get sth back from: · I need to get the tape recorder back from her. ► regain to get back an ability or quality that you have lost, for example your authority or confidence: regain power/control: · Republicans hope to regain control of the House of Representatives.· The army is struggling to regain control over the southern part of the country.regain your confidence/faith/trust etc: · I don't know if I can ever regain my faith in him after what he's done.regain your strength (=become healthy and strong again): · Bill spent two weeks in the hospital regaining his strength after the operation. ► recover to get back something such as an ability that you have lost, or something that has been stolen from you: · The bank is planning to sue the company in order to try and recover it's money.· It took the rest of the winter for her to recover her health. ► retrieve formal to get back something after you have put it somewhere: · I had left my bag at the railroad station and went back to retrieve it.retrieve something from: · She bent down and retrieved the map from under the car seat.· If you want to retrieve a file from the computer, press FIND and then enter the name of the file you want. ► recoup to get back money or profits that you have spent or lost: recoup your losses: · She put $50 on the next race in an attempt to recoup her losses.recoup something from somebody: · The dentist gives treatment for free and then recoups the cost from the government. ► reclaim to get back something that belongs to you that someone else has taken or that you have let them have: · You can reclaim tax if you find you have paid too much.· A British woman is waiting to hear how she can reclaim a family estate inside the former Soviet Union.reclaim something from: · China reclaimed Hong Kong from Britain in 1997. ► win back to succeed in getting someone or something back by trying hard: win back somebody/something: · The airlines are trying to win back passengers by offering special low fares at certain times.· Debra sued the company and won back her job and $144,000 in damages.win somebody/something back: · Jack could see no way of winning his wife back. to not get something that you could get► lose out to not get something such as a job, contract etc because it is given to someone else instead: · It's simple -- unless you make an effort you're going to lose out.lose out to: · In the end we lost out to a French company because they could do the job cheaper.lose out on: · Time and time again, women seem to lose out on promotions and career opportunities. ► miss out to not get something or be able to enjoy something because you are not in the right place to do this: · Where were you last night? You missed out.miss out on: · She was so busy studying at university that she missed out on all the fun.· Get to the sales early to avoid missing out on all the best bargains. ► pass somebody by if a chance or enjoyable experience passes you by , you do not get it because you do not make an effort or pay enough attention to it: · Sometimes I feel that all the best things in life are passing me by.· Seize opportunities while you can -- don't let them pass you by.· He ended up a bitter old man who felt that life had somehow passed him by. to answer when someone asks you a question or speaks to you► answer to say something to someone when they have asked you a question or spoken to you: · Julie thought for a long time before answering.· I said hello to her, but she didn't answer.· "Why don't you just leave?" "I'd like to," she answered, "but I have nowhere else to go."· How much did you spend? Come on, answer me!answer a question: · You don't have to answer the question if you don't want to.answer that: · When questioned about the robbery, Hughes answered that he knew nothing about it. ► reply to answer someone when they have asked you a question or spoken to you - used especially in written English to report what someone said: · I waited for Smith to reply, but he said nothing.· "I'm so sorry," he replied.reply to: · The jailers refused to reply to the prisoners' questions about where they were being taken.reply that: · We asked Jane to help, but she replied that she was too busy. ► respond to answer someone, especially someone who has criticized you or disagreed with you, in a clear and detailed way: · The waitress waited a moment and then responded.· "I'd be there if I could," Bill responded.respond to: · How do you respond to the allegation that you deliberately deceived your employers?· The meeting will give administrators a chance to respond to the community's questions and concerns.respond by saying/telling/asking etc: · His father usually responds by telling him to be quiet. ► give somebody an answer to answer someone by telling them what you have decided or by providing them with the particular piece of information that they have asked for: · They're offering us a new contract and we have to give them a definite answer by the end of the month.· He didn't give me a very satisfactory answer ► in reply (to)/in answer to/in response to if you say or do something in reply to what someone has said, you say or do it as a way of answering their question, request, remark etc: · "Where are we going?" Jill asked. The driver only lifted his hand in reply, as if to silence her.· "That won't be necessary," Wilson said in reply to the question.· In response to your question, no, I don't think a meeting is necessary. ► get back to to answer someone at a later time especially by telephoning them, usually because you need to think about their question or find out more information before you can give an answer: · She's promised to get back to me as soon as she hears any more news from the hospital.· Tell you what, let me talk it over with the guys and I'll get back to you. ► retort written to answer someone angrily, especially because they have annoyed you or criticized you: · "You're not afraid?" Brenda asked. "Of course not," he retorted angrily.retort that: · Republicans retorted that the amendment is necessary to balance the budget. to answer the telephone/the door► answer to pick up the telephone and speak when it rings, or go to the door and open it when someone knocks: · I knocked on the door for a long time, but no one answered.answer the telephone/a call/the door: · A strange man answered the door.· She still isn't answering my calls. ► get to answer the telephone, or go to the door when someone knocks: get the phone/door: · I'll get the phone. I think it's for me.· Can someone get the door - I'm in the shower!get it spoken (=answer the phone/door): · The phone's ringing. Do you want me to get it? ► take a call to speak to someone on the telephone because the person that they want to speak to is not available: · I was out that day, and my mother took the call.· Do you want to take the call in your office?take a call for: · Someone wants to speak to Professor Welch, but I can't find him. Would you take the call for him please. ► pick up spoken to answer a phone and talk to the person who is calling: · Come on Bob, pick up! I know you're there.pick up the phone: · Just pick up the phone and tell her to stop calling you here.pick it/the phone up: · After the phone had rung twice, Joyce picked it up and said hello. to arrive somewhere► arrive if someone or something arrives , they get to the place they were going to: · What time do you think we'll arrive?· Did my package arrive?· Give me a call to let me know you've arrived safely.arrive at: · It was already dark by the time they arrived at their hotel.arrive in: · The British Prime Minister arrived in Tokyo today.arrive from: · When Uncle Guy arrived from Dublin he brought them an enormous box of chocolates. arrive here/there/back/home: · When I first arrived here none of the other students would talk to me. ► get to informal to arrive at a place: · It'll take us about half an hour to get to the airport.· Turn left, and walk down the street until you get to some traffic lights.get back to (=return to): · I'll call her when I get back to Chicago.get there/here/home: · What time do you usually get home in the evening?· I want to get there before the store closes. ► come if someone or something comes , they arrive at the place where you are waiting for them: · When the visitors come, send them up to my office.· Has the mail come yet?· My mother's saying she won't come if Richard's here.come home/back: · What time is Dad coming home? ► reach to arrive at a place, especially after a long or difficult journey: · It took more than three days to reach the top of the mountain.· Snow prevented workers from reaching the broken pipeline. ► be here spoken use this to say that someone has arrived at the place where you are waiting for them: · Susan, your friends are here.· Is Andy here yet?· Here they are. Go and open the door, will you? ► turn up/show up informal to arrive -- use this about someone you are expecting to arrive, especially when they arrive late: · Steve turned up half an hour late as usual.· Some of the people I invited never showed up.· If Tina shows up, tell her we waited as long as we could. ► make it informal to arrive somewhere in time for something, when you were not sure you would: · If we don't make it on time, start without us.make it to: · We just made it to the hospital before the baby arrived. ► roll in informal if someone rolls in , they arrive somewhere later than they should and do not seem worried about it -- often used humorously: · Chris finally rolled in at about 4:00 am.· Rebecca usually rolls in around noon. ► get in to arrive home, especially when you are later than expected or usual: · What time did you get in last night?· Mark just got in a few minutes ago. a plane, ship, train, bus etc arrives► arrive · What time does his flight arrive?· The train isn't due to arrive until 4.30.arrive at/in/from · Our flight arrived in Osaka two hours ahead of schedule.· Supply ships have started arriving at ports along the East coast. ► get in to arrive -- use this when you are talking about the time when a train, ship, or plane arrives: · What time does your flight get in?· Hopefully the bus will get in by 8 o'clock.get in to: · The ferry gets in to Harwich around noon. ► land if a plane lands , it arrives at an airport: · Despite severe weather conditions, the Boeing 727 landed as scheduled.land at: · When the plane landed at JFK, it was three hours late.land in: · Before landing in Algiers, we circled the airport several times.come in to land (=go down towards the ground at an airport): · There's a plane coming in to land now. ► come in if a plane, ship, or train comes in , it arrives in the place where you are waiting: · Has the Air India flight come in yet?· Crowds had gathered at the harbour to watch the ship come in. ► dock if a ship docks , it arrives at a port: dock at/in: · When the ship docked at Southampton its cargo was immediately inspected.· We finally docked in Portland, Maine, happy to be on dry land again. ► pull in if a train, car, or bus pulls in , it arrives at the station or the place where you are waiting: · Finally the bus pulled in, forty minutes late.· Just as the train was pulling in, there was a shout and someone fell onto the track. ► be in if you say that a plane, train or ship is in , it has arrived at the airport, station etc where you are waiting: · Their plane's in, but it'll take them a little while to get through customs.· As her train wasn't in yet, she went to the bookstall and flipped through the magazines. ► incoming: incoming plane/flight/train etc a place, train etc that is arriving somewhere rather than leaving: · All incoming flights are being delayed by fog.· The crash occurred when a freight train collided with an incoming passenger train. to ask a professional person to do some work for you► call in to ask someone who has special skills or knowledge to come and deal with a problem: call in somebody: · They called in a private investigator to help them find their son.· Eventually the teenager's behaviour got so bad that the police had to be called in.call somebody in: · When she threatened to sue, we had to call our own lawyer in. ► send for formal to ask a professional person or professional service to come and help you do something because you do not have the knowledge yourself: · You'll have to send for the plumber to mend this leak.· When he started vomiting blood, they sent for the doctor.· The women refused to cooperate with store detectives, and we had to send for the police. ► get in British informal to ask someone who provides a professional service to come to your home to do something: get somebody in: · They got the electrician in because the central heating had stopped working.· It would be much easier if we got somebody in to do all the catering.get in somebody: · After the party we can get in professional carpet-cleaners to do the job. ► bring in if someone, especially an organization, brings in a particular service or professional person, they ask them to come and help with a difficult situation or process: bring somebody in: · Everyone was a little surprised by the board's decision to bring Bob Rice in as CEO.· As the crisis worsened, the government had no choice but to bring troops in.bring in somebody: · Many schools are now bringing in private contractors to do the cleaning. to avoid doing something that you should do► avoid · You can't go on avoiding your responsibilities forever.· Import duties on some goods can be avoided if you know how.avoid doing something · Do you think he's gone away to avoid talking to the police?· She's a good manager, because she never avoids dealing with the problems of her staff.· You may be able to avoid paying income tax on the money that you save. ► get out of something informal to avoid doing something that you should do or that you have promised to do: · I was supposed to stay at home with my baby sister today, but I'll try to get out of it.get out of doing something: · He always manages to get out of paying for the drinks. ► duck out of informal to avoid doing something that you have to do or have promised to do especially in a way that makes people not like or respect you: · It's illegal for these companies to duck out of their responsibilities by changing their names.duck out of doing something: · Miller has been widely criticized for trying to duck out on paying back the loans. ► wriggle out of/worm (your way) out of also weasel (your way) out of American to avoid doing something you should do by making up excuses: · He's somehow managed to wriggle out of watching the kids again.· Beth's trying to worm her way out of helping with the party.· You promised you'd take me, so don't try to weasel out of it. ► get around also get round British: get around a law/rule/regulation etc to find a legal way of not obeying a law or rule that prevents you from doing what you want to do: · Isn't there any way of getting round these regulations?· He gets around the fire codes by claiming the building is a private club and not a business. ► evade informal to avoid paying tax or obeying a law, in a way that is illegal or dishonest, or to avoid doing something that it is your duty to do: · Clever businessmen often manage to evade taxes.· Politicians have come up with many tricks to evade campaign spending limits. ► dodge informal to avoid paying something or doing something, especially in a dishonest way: · Through the help of powerful Senators, the firm has successfully dodged most federal environmental regulations.· During the Vietnam war, he moved to Canada to dodge the draft. to avoid something bad that could happen to you► avoid to make sure that something bad does not happen to you, either by doing something or by deliberately not doing something: · You can avoid a lot of problems if you use travellers' cheques.· The book is intended to help students avoid common errors.· The driver of the car said he tried to brake to avoid the accident, but it was already too late. · Police were anxious to avoid any ugly scenes when the two boys made their first appearance in court nine days ago. ► get around something also get round something British informal to find a way of avoiding a difficult or unpleasant situation, so that you do not have to deal with it: · There's no way of getting around it - you're going to have to tell her the truth.· If we can get round these difficulties, we'll be able to discuss the really important points. ► escape: escape death/injury/punishment to avoid being killed, hurt, or punished: · Somehow he managed to escape serious injury.· Many young offenders escape punishment completely.narrowly escape something (=almost not escape): · The train ran out of control, and the passengers narrowly escaped death. with adjectives► become if you become rich, famous, worried etc, you start to be rich, famous, worried etc: · Julian's book was a big success and he quickly became rich and famous.· The weather was becoming warmer.· After a while my eyes became accustomed to the dark.become aware/certain/convinced etc that: · Slowly she became aware that there was someone else in the room.it becomes clear/evident/obvious etc that: · It soon became clear that the fire was out of control. ► get to become: · It normally gets dark at about 8.30 p.m.· The man in the shop got annoyed and started shouting at me.· The situation doesn't seem to be getting any better.· I think I'm getting too old for this kind of thing.· You'll need to take out insurance, in case anything gets damaged in the move. ► grow: grow old/tired/worse/larger etc to slowly and gradually become old, tired etc: · As we grow old, we worry more about our health.· I'd been waiting for forty minutes and I was beginning to grow uneasy.· The sound of footsteps grew louder.· Fiona was growing tired of being treated in this way. ► go to become - only use go with these words: go grey/white/red/dark etc: · Her face went bright red with embarrassment.go mad/wild/crazy: · Your dad'll go crazy when he finds out.go quiet/silent: · As soon as the band started playing, the crowd went silent.go bad/sour/cold: · My coffee's gone cold. ► turn to become - only use turn with these words: turn red/white/blue etc: · It was late autumn and the leaves were slowly turning golden.turn nasty/mean: · When I said that I was not prepared to help him, he suddenly turned nasty.turn sour: · Their friendship was beginning to turn sour.turn cold/warm: · Just when we were all getting our summer clothes out, it turned cold again. what you say to someone when you do not believe them► you're kidding/you're joking spoken informal say this when you are very surprised by what someone has just said and cannot believe that it is true: · They got married! You're kidding!· "When he sat down, the chair just collapsed." "You're joking." ► come off it /come on spoken informal say this when you cannot believe what someone has said, and you think they do not really believe it themselves: · "He kind of reminds me of myself at that age." "Oh come off it. When you were that age all you wanted to do was have fun."· Oh come on Keith - do you really expect me to believe that? ► yeah, right spoken informal say this when you do not believe something that someone has said, and you think they are deliberately telling you something that is not true: · "I really wanted to come, but I overslept." "Yeah, right. Then why didn't you set your alarm?" ► (a) likely story spoken say this when you think someone is telling you something that they know is not true: · "I was going to pay the money back as soon as I saw you." "Yeah. Likely story!" ► pull the other one British spoken say this when it is very clear that someone is not telling you the truth or that they are trying to trick you: · Oh, pull the other one, John. You can't seriously expect me to believe that! ► get out of here! American spoken say this when you think that something is very surprising or that someone is not telling you the truth or is trying to trick you: · "I got the car for just $350 dollars." "Get out of here!" ► I wasn't born yesterday spoken say this when you think someone is lying to you and you want to show them that you are not stupid enough to believe it: · You can't expect me to trust you after all the other promises you've broken, you know. I wasn't born yesterday. to buy something► buy to pay money for something so that you can own it: · I bought a new dress today at Macy's.· John makes his living buying and selling used cars.· The painting was bought by a museum in New York.buy somebody something: · Keith was going to buy me a ring, but now he says he wants to buy me a watch instead.buy something for somebody: · If you don't have enough money for the pen, I'll buy it for you.buy something from somebody: · I wouldn't buy anything from him - I don't trust him.buy something for $10/£200 etc: · The ranch, which was originally bought for $20,000, is now valued at over $2 million. ► get especially spoken to buy something, especially ordinary things such as food, clothes, or things for your house: · Let me get the drinks. It's my turn to pay.· Did you remember to get the bread?get somebody something: · Guess what he got her for her birthday - an iron!get something for somebody: · I'm going to get one of those video games for Hillary.get something for £20/$50 etc: · What do you think of this leather jacket? I got it for $40 on sale. ► purchase formal to buy something - used in business and legal contracts: · Foreign investors are not permitted to purchase land.· If this product does not give complete satisfaction, please return it to the manufacturer stating when and where it was purchased. ► snap up to buy something immediately, especially because it is very cheap or you want it very much, and you are worried that someone else might buy it first: snap up something: · Readers have snapped up nearly 200,000 copies of the book.· The best bargains tend to be snapped up immediately.snap something up: · If you see one for under $100, snap it up! ► pick up to buy something that you have found by chance, especially something that is unusually cheap: pick up something: · He's hoping to pick up a few bargains at the sales.· It's just a little thing I picked up when I was in Kathmandu.pick something up: · That picture? Oh, I picked it up last week at a little shop downtown. ► splash out on British splurge (on something) American to buy something you want such as an expensive meal, dress etc, which you would not usually buy because it is too expensive: · We splashed out on a bottle of champagne to celebrate her promotion.· Let's splurge and have the steak. ► acquire formal to become the owner of something such as land, a company, or a valuable object: · In 1998 the business was acquired by a Dutch company.· The statue was acquired at great expense by the City Corporation.· Robinson spent $20 million to acquire the symphony hall. when the police catch a criminal► catch · Police say they are determined to catch the killer.· A lot of thieves never get caught. ► arrest if a police officer arrests someone they catch them, tell them officially that they have done something illegal, and take them away: · Police arrested twenty-six demonstrators.· Nine men were arrested in drug raids, Saturday.arrest somebody for something: · Wallace was arrested for assault.· Dwayne has been arrested for drunk driving again. ► get especially British to catch and punish someone for something illegal they have done: · They still haven't got the man who did it. ► nail informal to catch someone and prove that they are guilty of a crime: · Police use radar to nail speeding drivers.nail somebody for something: · Myers was nailed for selling marijuana. ► take somebody into custody if the police take someone into custody , they take that person and put them in prison until they appear in court, because they think the person is guilty of a crime: · Officers took three suspects into custody Friday morning.· As soon as the plane landed, the men were taken into custody by waiting FBI agents. to succeed in contacting someone by telephone► get hold of to succeed in contacting someone by telephone after trying several times: · Where have you been? I've been trying to get hold of you all week.· It's no use trying to phone Linda at work -- she's impossible to get hold of. ► get through to succeed in contacting someone by telephone, especially after a delay or technical problem: · I finally got through, but it took several minutes.get through to somebody: · By the way, did you get through to Sharon?· I hate dealing with the bank over the phone. It takes ages to get through to the right person. ► reach to contact someone by telephone - use this especially when you are saying whether you can or cannot contact them: · You can reach me here through Friday. I leave for Denver Saturday.· Have you been able to reach Neil? to write to, talk to, telephone etc someone► get in touch with to write to, telephone, email etc someone, especially someone you do not see very often: · I really ought to get in touch with Paula. It's been months since we last spoke.· I've been trying to get in touch with my sister for several days.· You can get in touch with me at home, or at the office if necessary. ► contact to write to, phone, email etc someone especially for the first time, in order to give or ask for information: · I was given the names of three government officials to contact.· After they received the bomb threat, school officials immediately contacted the police. ► get onto British spoken to phone, write to, email etc someone in order to complain, explain, or ask for something: · I'm afraid I can't help you. You'd better get onto the foreign office.· I'll get onto Eddy and see if I can find out what's going on. ► make contact with to succeed in contacting someone, especially when this is difficult: · The pilot finally managed to make contact with the control tower.· I've managed to make contact with most of the people on the list. ► approach to contact someone that you do not know or have not contacted before, in order to offer them something or ask them for something: · Nash has already been approached by several pro football teams.approach somebody about something: · The company confirmed that it had been approached about a merger. to continue doing something► continue to not stop doing something that you are already doing: · The project's organizers hope the government will continue funding it next year.· Sometimes she just couldn't see the point of continuing.· NASA continues its efforts to communicate with intelligent beings in outer space.continue doing something: · They continued arguing long after everyone else had gone to bed.· Turn the steaks over and continue broiling for 4 to 5 more minutes.continue to do something: · She continued to live in the same house after the death of her husband.· Despite all the warnings, many people continue to smoke.continue with: · My teacher advised me to continue with my studies. ► go on also carry on British to continue doing something that you have started without allowing anything to stop you: · The baby started crying at ten and went on all night.· It was almost too dark to see properly, but he carried on anyway.go on/carry on doing something: · When I tried to interrupt, he ignored me and went on speaking.· If you have been taking malaria tablets while abroad, you should carry on taking them for a month after you return.go on with: · The delegates decided to go on with the meeting instead of breaking off for lunch.· Don't stop! Carry on with your work. ► keep doing something/keep on doing something to continue to do something for a long time - use this especially when it happens for so long that it is tiring or annoying: · That man keeps staring at me. I wish he'd stop it.· We were all tired, but we knew that we had to keep moving.· If you keep on trying, you'll get better at it.· Keep going till you come to a crossroads. ► drive on/play on/read on etc to continue doing something when you could have stopped: · We drove on, passing fewer and fewer houses.· Jones had injured his foot, but played on despite the pain.· Paul grabbed her hand and they ran on, hand in hand. ► keep up an expression meaning to continue to do something as well or with as much effort as you have been doing until now, used especially to encourage someone: keep it up: · You're doing a good job, boys. Keep it up.keep up something: · The enemy kept up the attack all through the night.· Scott kept up a constant barrage of calls and faxes until he got the answers he wanted.keep up the good work spoken: · "Keep up the good work," Harry said, patting Davy's shoulder. ► go on especially British to continue talking about something, especially in a boring or annoying way: go on about: · I wish you'd stop going on about work all the time.go on and on: · He went on and on until we were all half asleep. ► get on with especially British, spoken to continue doing a piece of work and avoid talking or doing anything else: · Get on with your work, please. There's a lot to do.· Get on with it! We don't have all day.· I need to get on with my homework. ► pursue formal to continue doing an activity or trying to achieve something over a long period of time: · The US intends to pursue vigorous programs in space science.· A good reporter will pursue a story until he or she knows all the facts. ► persist formal to continue to do something, especially something bad that you have been warned not to do, or something difficult that other people do not want you to do: persist in doing something: · He persisted in smoking even after having a heart attack.· American students of Spanish often persist in pronouncing words such as "presidente" in the same way as similar English words.persist in: · The White House persisted in its efforts to pass the bill, despite the opposition of Congress. to cook something► cook to prepare food or a meal by heating it, boiling it, frying it etc: · I'm just too tired to cook after work.· Prick the potatoes with a fork before cooking them.cook lunch/supper/a meal etc: · I usually cook a big meal on Sundays.cook (something) for somebody (=cook a meal for someone): · The last time she cooked a meal for us we really enjoyed it. ► make to make a meal or dish or type of food, either by cooking it or by preparing it in some other way: · My mother used to make delicious strawberry jam.· I think I'll make fish pie for supper.· I'll make the salad if you'll make the pasta.make lunch/dinner/supper etc: · When I got home, Martin was in the kitchen making lunch.make somebody something: · I'll make you some sandwiches to take with you. ► get especially British, spoken to cook or prepare a meal: · Sit down and let me get dinner.· Joey was downstairs getting the kids their breakfast. ► fix especially American to make a meal or dish - use this about meals you make quickly, not about big, formal meals: fix breakfast/lunch/dinner etc: · I have to fix lunch now.fix somebody something: · If you're hungry, I can fix you some scrambled eggs. ► rustle up to make a meal quickly using whatever food you have available: · She managed to rustle up a delicious meal with just a little salad and some eggs.rustle something up: · "I don't think there's any food in the house.'' "Don't worry, I'm sure we can rustle something up.'' ► prepare written to make a meal, especially something that needs time, effort, or skill: · Prepare a vinaigrette dressing with olive oil, white wine vinegar, and mustard.· Some French dishes take hours to prepare.· Mrs Fujimoto prepared a delicious meal for them. ► do spoken informal to make a particular kind of food: do something: · I was thinking of doing fish tonight.do somebody something: · I could do you an omelette. ► concoct to make an unusual or unpleasant drink, dish, or medicine, by mixing together several different things: concoct something: · For the party, they had concocted a special cocktail containing, among other things, rum and vodka.concoct something out of: · Whenever I had a cold, my grandmother would concoct a remedy out of herbs, ginger, lemons and garlic. ► mix to make a drink by mixing two or more liquids or substances together: · If they sell cocktails would you ask the bartender to mix a Harvey Wallbanger?· You can leave the meal cooking while you mix a drink for your guests. ► put something on: put the dinner/potatoes/vegetables etc on to start cooking something: · Can we put the dinner on? I'm starved.· They'll be here soon. You'd better put the steaks on. ► be on if food is on , it is being cooked: · The soup is on, so dinner will be ready in about twenty minutes.· Okay, the chicken is on. What can I do now? to criticize someone or something unfairly► find fault with to criticize things that are wrong with someone or something, especially small and unimportant things: · No-one enjoys working for a boss who always finds fault with their work.find fault with somebody for something: · The report found fault with the police department for its handling of the case. ► pick holes in especially British, informal to criticize small details in someone's ideas or plans - use this about someone who seems to be deliberately looking for problems and mistakes: · As soon as she stopped talking, Janet's colleagues began to pick holes in the idea. ► knock to criticize someone, their work, or their performance in an unfair and annoying way: · It's hard to knock Gordon because he always works so hard.· Critics knocked his latest film for its portrayal of women.don't knock it!: · Hey, don't knock it! It's the only suit I've got! ► put down to make someone feel unimportant or stupid especially by criticizing them in public: put down somebody: · Television programs always seem to put down people from the South.put somebody down: · She enjoys putting me down in front of other people. ► slag off British informal to criticize someone, especially in a nasty and unfair way: slag off somebody: · She spent the whole evening slagging off her ex-boyfriend.slag somebody off: · When the team isn't winning everyone starts slagging them off. ► bitch about informal to make nasty remarks about someone when that person is not there: · People in our office are always bitching about each other. ► get at informal to keep criticizing someone by making remarks about their behaviour or habits, especially in an unkind or annoying way: · I try not to take it personally -- he gets at everyone on the team.get at about: · My mother keeps getting at me about the state of my room. ► nit-picking informal the annoying habit of criticizing someone about unimportant details, especially in someone's work: · I've had enough of your constant nit-picking. Why can't you say something encouraging? to deal successfully with a difficult situation► manage to deal successfully with a fairly difficult but ordinary situation: · "How did you manage while you were unemployed?'' "Luckily, I had some savings.''· I'll be away for a week, do you think you can manage on your own?· Helen was always a difficult child. None of her teachers knew how to manage her.· The seminar discusses typical work-related problems and strategies to manage them. ► cope to succeed in dealing with difficult problems in your life, your job, or your relationships: · It's a tough job but I'm sure he'll cope.cope with: · When I got back from holiday, I had an enormous backlog of work to cope with.cope emotionally/financially/psychologically etc: · The kids were very young and it was difficult to cope financially.cope well/successfully/nicely etc: · People who cope successfully with difficult situations usually look ahead and anticipate the circumstances. ► get through to live through an unhappy or unpleasant time in your life, and deal with the problems that it brings: · Her friends helped her to get through the first awful weeks after Bill died. ► have something under control to be dealing successfully with a difficult situation at the moment: · The police have the situation under control.be under control: · The flight was very bumpy but the pilot assured us that everything was under control.bring something under control (=start to deal with it successfully): · The disease is spreading so fast that it is going to take years to bring it under control.keep something under control: · During the 1990s low oil prices helped to keep inflation under control. ► get over especially spoken /overcome especially written to deal successfully with a problem so that it no longer exists or is not as bad: · I've always wanted to overcome my fear of spiders.· It's perfectly normal to be a bit nervous. I'm sure you'll get over it once you start your presentation.· The school overcame the problem of funding by getting local firms to sponsor them. ► come/get to grips with to consider, understand, and deal with a very difficult or important problem or situation: · The residents of the small town are still struggling to come to grips with the tragedy.· Teachers must be prepared to spend time getting to grips with new technology.· No country has really got to grips with the problem of nuclear waste. ► rise to the occasion/the challenge to deal successfully with a sudden, unexpected situation or problem by trying especially hard: · We are calling on all our employees to rise to the occasion and become more efficient and productive.· The team rose to the challenge and fought back to produce another goal.rise to the challenge of something: · Naylor was one of those men who rise to the challenge of danger. ► take something in your stride to deal with an unexpected or difficult problem calmly and confidently: · Liz seems to be taking the divorce in her stride.· Most kids get teased a bit at school - they have to learn to take it in their stride.· Nigel smiled and took the criticism in his stride. ► rise above to deal with a problem or difficult situation, by being able to ignore or forget about it: · Kate rose above all the trouble at home and did well in her classes.· Immigrants to the country were struggling to survive and rise above the poverty that surrounded them. to do something after a delay or pause► get on with especially British, spoken to start doing something that you should have started already, or continue doing something that you have stopped doing for a short time: · I'm glad the guests are gone so I can get on with my work.· Heavy rain is preventing rescue teams from getting on with the search.get on with it: · Stop messing around - just get on with it! ► get around to also get round to British to finally do something that you have been intending to do for a long time, but have been too busy or too lazy to do: · I was going to fill out an application, but I never got around to it.get around/round to doing something: · I must get round to painting the kitchen some day. ► get going spoken to start doing something, especially when you should have started already: · We've got so much to do - let's get going.get going on: · You need to get going on that report. It's due tomorrow. to do something that is bad or wrong► be up to informal if someone is up to something they are probably doing something bad, but you do not know exactly what: · I know he's lying - what do you think he's up to?be up to something: · The kids have been whispering and giggling all day - I think they're up to something.be up to no good (=be doing something bad): · She was beginning to suspect that the handsome stranger was up to no good. ► get up to British to do something that other people disapprove of, especially because you think it is funny or because you enjoy it: · She peeped into the bedroom to see what mischief her grandson was getting up to.· When we were students, we used to get up to all sorts of things. ► commit to do something that is a crime, especially a serious crime: commit a crime/murder/robbery etc: · Women commit far fewer crimes than men.· The murder must have been committed between 7 and 10pm. ► indulge in to do something that you enjoy, even though there is a reason you should not do it: · I was downtown, so I decided to indulge in a little shopping.· Most people indulge in harmless fantasies to relieve the boredom of their lives. ► stoop to to do something that you know is morally wrong because you think it is the only way that you can achieve what you want to achieve: · "She even tried to get him fired." "I can't believe she'd stoop to that."stoop to doing something: · They ended up stooping to hair-pulling and name-calling.· His lawyers even stooped to using the children to gain public sympathy. to get money for your work► earn to be paid a particular amount of money for your work, especially over a period of time - earn is more formal than make or get: · At the peak of his career, Rogers was earning more than seven million dollars a year.· It's not uncommon nowadays for women to earn more than their husbands.earn £15,000 per year/$15 an hour etc: · Alan earns $30,000 a year. ► make to be paid a particular amount of money for your work, especially a lot of money: · Ella makes a lot of money.· How much to you think he makes?make $500 a week/£25,000 per year etc: · Some models make millions of dollars a year. ► get informal to earn a particular amount of money every hour, week etc: get £10 per hour/$350 dollars a week etc: · My sister gets $22 an hour at her new job.· How much are you getting a week?get $25/£15 etc for doing something: · I got £5 for washing Nick's car. ► be paid/get paid to earn money when you work for an employer and not for yourself: be paid £50/$200 etc: · City maintenance workers are paid around $250 a week.· We get paid every two weeks. ► be on British informal to earn a particular amount of money each year: · Claire's on a very good salary.· In January, I'll be on £23,350.· How much were you on in your last job? ► gross especially American to earn a particular amount of money each year, before tax has been taken away - use this especially to talk about companies or businesses making money: · Jack grosses $58,000 a year, but he has to pay taxes and health insurance out of that.· Walmax, a California superstore, grosses more than eight million dollars annually.gross over/more than: · If you gross over $100,000, you should consult a good tax accountant. to enter a place► go in · It was getting cold, so we went in.· There was a man at the door trying to stop people from going in.· Don't go in my room - it's a mess.go into something · Make sure you wipe your feet before you go into the house. ► come in if someone comes in , they enter a room or building that you are in: · That must be Nina coming in right now.· As soon as Adrian came in, everyone stopped talking.· Why don't you come in the house for a little while and get warmed up.come into something: · When you first come into the building, you'll see the elevators just across the lobby. ► enter formal to go or come into a room, building, or area: · You need a ticket to enter.· The army entered the city from the north.· As soon as he entered the room, he knew there was something wrong. ► get in to succeed in entering a place, especially when this is difficult or takes a long time: · We queued in the rain for two hours and still didn't get in.· You usually have to wait a while before you can get in the club.get into something: · You shouldn't have any trouble getting into the concert - they've only sold half the tickets. ► gain admission formal to succeed in entering a place or being allowed to enter, especially when this is difficult or takes a long time: · Brown gained admission by claiming to be a newspaper photographer.gain admission to: · We had to talk to several guards to gain admission to the courtyard. ► burst in to suddenly and noisily enter a room: · Two men with guns burst in and told us to lie on the floor.burst in on: · I ran back to Iris's and burst in on Polly who was ironing in the kitchen.burst into something: · Lotty burst into the room waving a letter in the air. ► barge in to suddenly enter a room where you are not wanted, for example because you are interrupting someone: · I was studying when Ben suddenly barged in.barge in on: · It's impossible to concentrate when people keep barging in on you.barge into something: · Some of the strikers came barging into the meeting and demanded to speak with the directors. ► make an entrance/make your entrance to enter somewhere in a way that makes the people who are already there notice you: · I waited until everybody was sitting quietly before making my entrance.make a grand entrance: · She walked slowly down the staircase, making a grand entrance. ► breeze in to enter a place confidently and calmly, especially when other people would be a little nervous or embarrassed to enter: · Katie breezes in at eleven o'clock each morning, two hours late.breeze into something: · Giles just breezed into the office, used the phone, and then breezed out again. to enter a place illegally or by using force► enter · A man was arrested for trying to enter the actress's Beverly Hills home.enter through/by etc · It appears the burglars entered through a back window. ► get in to succeed in entering a room, building, or area which is locked or difficult to enter, especially by using force or by finding an unusual way in: · How did you get in? I thought the door was locked.· Some animals hadn't gotten in the shed and made a mess.get into something: · Thieves had apparently got into the apartments by posing as electricians. ► break in to enter a building by using force, in order to steal something: · If anyone tries to break in, the alarm will go off.break into something: · Thieves broke into the gallery and made off with paintings valued at over $2 million. ► gain entry/gain access if someone, especially criminals or the police gain entry or gain access , they succeed in entering a locked building or room, especially by using force: · The police gained entry by smashing down the door.gain entry/gain access to: · Somehow the woman had gained access to his dressing room and was waiting there when he came off the stage. ► force your way in to enter a building or room by using force, especially when someone is trying to stop you: · They've blocked the door. We'll have to force our way in.force your way into something: · Police eventually forced their way into the building and arrested the gunman. ► breaking and entering the crime of entering a place illegally, especially with the intention of stealing something: · You can't just go into his apartment when he's not there - that's breaking and entering.· He was caught in the school at night and has been charged with breaking and entering. ► trespass to illegally enter or be on someone's land or in a building without permission from the owner: · Get out of the yard! Can't you see the sign? It says "No Trespassing."trespass on: · Carlson was fined $1000 for trespassing on government property. ► penetrate to enter an area that is well guarded or dangerous to enter - used especially in a military context: · The barbed wire fences and security shields made the air base very difficult to penetrate. to succeed in escaping from someone who is chasing you► escape to succeed in escaping from someone who is trying to catch you: · It looks as if they've escaped. They're probably over the border by now.· So far the terrorists have managed to escape the police.escape from: · He ducked down an alley to escape from the mob that was chasing him.escape into/across/over etc: · Criminals generally know their neighborhood well, so it's not difficult for them to escape into the back streets. ► get away to escape from someone who is chasing you, especially when there is no chance that you will be caught afterwards: · How could you let him get away!· Police believe the gunmen got away in a white Ford pickup.get away from: · Follow that car and don't let it get away from you.get clean away (=get away completely): · Detectives followed the man as far as the harbour, but then he jumped into a speedboat and got clean away. ► give somebody the slip informal to escape from someone who is chasing you by tricking them or doing something unexpected: · Watch him very carefully - he might try and give us the slip.· I wanted to talk to her before she left the hotel, but she gave me the slip. ► throw somebody off the scent to escape from someone who is chasing you or trying to find you by cleverly doing something that makes it impossible for them to know where you are: · He made the calls from different pay phones around the city to throw the police off the scent. ► shake off to escape from someone, especially someone who has been chasing you for a long time, for example by hiding or by going faster than them: shake off somebody: · Mailer disappeared into a dark basement, hoping to shake off the gang.shake somebody off: · You're going to have to drive faster if you want to shake them off. ► make your getaway/make a getaway to successfully escape after a crime, leaving no signs to show where you are: · Police have found the helicopters that the terrorists used to make their getaway.make a clean getaway (=to escape leaving no signs to show where you are): · The robbers hopped into a waiting car and made a clean getaway. ► elude formal to cleverly avoid being found or caught by someone, especially for a long time: · Despite a $25,000 reward on his head, he continues to elude the authorities.elude capture: · Lt. Forney managed to elude capture by enemy forces for several weeks. to escape from somewhere where you are in danger► escape to get away from a place, country etc where you are in danger, especially when it is difficult to do this because someone is trying to catch you or stop you leaving: · Only four people managed to escape before the roof collapsed.· The refugees have crossed miles of desert to escape civil war and famine.escape from: · Josie managed to escape from her attacker and call the police.escape into/through/over etc: · Some people were able to escape over the border into Tanzania.· When the army began killing civilians in the town, he was able to escape through the jungle. ► get out to escape from a place or country when there is a serious risk that something bad will happen very soon: · Eventually we realized there was no way of getting out.· A few people managed to get out before the government crackdown.get out of: · All US tourists and journalists are being advised to get out of the country as soon as possible.get out alive: · The whole building was on fire - we were lucky to get out alive! ► run away/run off to try to escape from someone by running away: · Don't run away - I'm not going to hurt you.· Delia managed to get away from the man and ran off screaming.run away/run off from: · If you run away from the bull, it's almost certain to attack you.run away/run off into/down/across etc: · He jumped out of the car and ran off into the woods. ► bolt to suddenly run away very quickly, as soon as you have a chance, especially because you are very frightened: · One of the horses got into a panic and bolted.· When police approached him to ask him some questions, he bolted.bolt across/into/out etc: · Before I could say a word, she turned and bolted out the front door. ► run for it/make a run for it informal to suddenly run away very quickly because you are in danger of being caught, especially when you are doing something illegal: · Somebody's coming. Quick, run for it.· There's no way we can beat them - we're going to have to make a run for it. ► flee to escape as quickly as possible because you are in great danger - used especially in newspapers: · When police arrived, the two men fled.flee from/to/into etc: · Most of the women there were Somalis fleeing from the civil war.· Up to five million political refugees have fled to other countries.flee the country/the city etc: · Rollins tried to flee the country but was stopped at the airport. ► make your escape to escape from a place or a dangerous situation, especially when you do this quickly and secretly, as soon as you have a chance: · He made his escape by climbing through the window and down the fire escape.· The hostages spent days waiting for the opportunity to make their escape. ► take to your heels to escape by running away very quickly - used especially in stories: · The kids immediately took to their heels as Mrs Brewster appeared around the corner.· He jumped off the train, took to his heels, and was quickly out of sight. ► break free/break away to escape from someone who is holding you: · She wanted to break away, but his grip was too strong.· With a violent twist he broke free and ran out of the room.break free/break away from: · Then Tammy broke free from Judd and ran for the door screaming. ► bail out to escape from an aircraft that is going to crash: · The pilot bailed out of the aircraft just in time and was only slightly injured. to express what you think or feel► express to let someone know what you are thinking or feeling, by using words, by your behaviour or the look on your face, or through art, music, films etc: · Many of his films express the fears and anxieties of the post-war years.express concern/satisfaction/annoyance/sympathy etc: · Parents have expressed concern about the amount of violence in some children's shows.express your feelings: · My grandfather found it hard to express his feelings about the war.express something by/through something: · It is the story of a middle-aged businessman, who starts going to tango lessons, and learns to express himself through dance.· Workers traditionally express their discontent by going on strike. ► convey to express something about what you or other people are feeling or thinking, especially without stating it directly, but using touch, the sound of your voice, the way something looks etc: · His tone conveyed an unmistakable warning.· I tried to convey my sympathy by touching her hand.· His office conveyed an impression of efficiency and seriousness. ► communicate to manage to express what you think or feel with words, movements, or by the way you behave: · Andrea smiled at Jamie, communicating her affection for him with her eyes.communicate something to somebody: · She tried to communicate her fears to her mother.· You can communicate your mood to your baby without realising it. ► say if someone's behaviour, appearance, or something they produce says something, it expresses their feelings, attitudes etc: · This painting says so much in such a simple way.· What do you think the writer is saying in this passage?say it all (=to explain something in a very short form ): · One look said it all -- Richard knew that Sally wouldn't marry him.· When Joshua walked across the room for the first time, the smile on his face said it all.say a lot about (=express something very clearly): · The fact she didn't invite her mother to her wedding says a lot about their relationship. ► get something over British /get something across American to express an idea or feeling to someone, especially something that is difficult to explain, so that they can understand: · I always try to get this idea over to my students.get something over to somebody: · Gina felt trapped and insecure but found it difficult to get this over to her husband. ► put something into words/find the words to say to express your feelings or ideas clearly in words, especially when this is very difficult to do, and you have to try very hard to think of the right words: · She tried to put these feelings into words, but it all came out wrong.· He could not find the words to say that he was leaving. to find out something new or something that was secret► find out · He just had to hope he'd get away with it and that nobody would find out.· She doesn't want people to find out her age.· You read her diary? Just make sure she never finds out!find out what/why/how etc · Dad was furious when he found out where I was living.find out about · It's a surprise party, so I don't want her to find out about it.find out (that) · It was three months before my parents found out I'd been going out with Peter.find somebody out (=find out someone's secret) British · It won't work. Someone's bound to find you out eventually. ► uncover/unearth to find out information that has been deliberately kept secret, especially while you are studying or examining a particular subject: · Detectives have uncovered a plan to smuggle illegal weapons into the country.· Lawyers unearthed evidence that he held several bank accounts. ► dig up to find out information by searching carefully for it, especially information about someone's past that they have deliberately tried to keep secret: dig something up/dig up something: · I wanted to dig a few more facts up for my article.dig up dirt on somebody (=find out something bad about someone): · Politicians try to dig up dirt on their opponents.dig something up on somebody: · He wanted as much evidence as could be dug up on the girl. ► get at to find something out, especially the truth about a situation, or facts that someone has tried to hide: · It's hard to get at the facts when people are afraid to speak out.· He was a good reporter, who wanted to get at the truth and present it without bias. ► get wind of informal to find out about a situation or something that is going to happen, especially when it is supposed to be secret: · Reporters somehow got wind of the fact that Carr was going to be arrested. ► get wise to informal to find out about something such as a trick or an illegal activity: · The police parked an empty patrol car there to reduce speeding, but drivers got wise to it pretty quickly. when something is found out► come out if something that people knew nothing about comes out , people find out about it, especially as a result of an official inquiry: · The truth about the scandal came out long after he had left office.· A few new facts came out at the trial.it comes out that: · During the hearing it came out that she had tried to commit suicide. ► come to light/be brought to light if new information or a new fact comes to light or is brought to light , people find out about it: · Fresh evidence has come to light since the report was published.· Some serious problems have been brought to light by the latest report on health and safety.it comes to light that/it is brought to light that: · It came to light that the CIA knew he was a security risk. ► emerge if facts emerge from a meeting or an inquiry, people find out about them: · More details of the plan emerged at yesterday's meeting.it emerges that: · During the court case it emerged that both men had convictions for terrorist offences. ► leak if someone within a government or organization leaks official information, they secretly tell the public or a newspaper about it: · Someone at the Pentagon leaked a letter from the Secretary of Defense.· Information on the merger had been leaked to the press. ► get out if a piece of information gets out , people find out about it even though other people have tried very hard to keep it secret: · If any of this gets out, we'll be in serious trouble.word/news etc gets out: · If word gets out that Jordan is here, we'll be mobbed.it gets out that: · If it gets out that we knew about this, we'll lose all our clients. ► it transpires that formal if it transpires that something is true, people find out that it is true: · It now transpires that the prime minister knew about the deal all along. to find out information from someone► find out to find out information from someone by asking them questions or by forcing them to tell you: find out something: · "Did you find out her views on the subject?" "No, she wouldn't tell me."find out what/how/when etc: · He asked me to find out what your plans are after you leave.find something out: · Will you see if you can find anything out about Sandy? ► get something out of informal to find out a particular piece of information from someone, especially by forcing them to tell you: · Jed admitted he'd been at the scene, but that's all I could get out of him.· We'll get the truth out of her sooner or later. ► get information to find out something from a person, a book, the Internet etc: · To get more information, telephone or contact us on our website.· You will be able to get most of the information you need from the school library.get information about/on: · I've written to the tourist information centre to get some information about the area. ► extract formal to find out information from someone who does not want to give it, by asking them questions or by using physical force: · Police questioned the prisoner for several hours, but were unable to extract any further information.extract something from somebody: · The court ruled that her confession had been unlawfully extracted from her. ► worm something out of to find out information from someone who is unwilling to give it, especially by being clever, making them feel they can trust you etc: · He didn't want to tell me her name but I managed to worm it out of him. ► drag something out of to get information from someone who does not want to tell you it, especially by asking a lot of questions: · If she doesn't want to tell you, there's no point in trying to drag it out of her. to be someone's friend► be friends if two people are friends , they like each other and they enjoy doing things together: · Bill and I used to be good friends, but we don't see each other much now.be friends with: · I've been friends with Andrea for about 10 years. ► get along also get on British if two or more people get along or get on , they find it easy to talk and agree with each other, and so they feel relaxed when they spend time together: · I used to argue a lot with my parents, but now we get along fine.get along with: · Julie's nice, but I don't really get on with her brother.· He's a nice boy - very easy to get along with. ► be friendly with to have a good relationship with someone, even though you may not spend a lot of time together: · Her family became very friendly with their neighbors, the Mayers.· I used to be very friendly with a girl from Boston. to get on a bus, plane etc► get on to go onto a bus, train etc at the beginning of a journey: · The train stopped in the middle of the night in Nogales. No one got on or off.· We got on the train at Lime Street Station.· Get on a number 73 bus at the corner. That will take you to Islington High Street.· She's old and needs help getting on and off the bus. ► get in/into to go into a small vehicle, for example a car or boat: · "Can you give me a lift into town?" "Sure. Get in."· Be careful getting into the boat.· I got in a taxi and went to the hospital immediately. ► catch to get on a particular bus, train, or plane in order to go somewhere: · Stephen caught the 6.15 to Birmingham.· If we're quick, we should still be able to catch our train.· Jonathan looked at his watch. "I've got a plane to catch," he said. ► hop on/in/into informal to get on a bus, train, plane etc, or get into a car, taxi etc, especially after suddenly deciding to: · Karl hopped on the first plane back to Germany.· "Hop in," shouted Lucy, throwing open the door of her van.· She hopped into a cab and told the driver to go to King's Cross.· "Why not hop in the car and come with us?" Myrtle asked with a sly smile. ► board formal to get on a ship, plane, or train: · A week later he boarded a ship bound for New York.· Before boarding the plane, Jenny tried once more to call home. ► embark formal to get on a ship - use this especially when a large number of people do this: · A large group had assembled at the pier, waiting to embark.embark for: · Their training completed, the regiment embarked for the war zone. ► mount to climb onto a horse: · Can you help Shelly mount?· He mounted the pony and rode off. ► on board/aboard if you get on board or aboard a ship or plane, you get onto it: · It was time to get on board the ship.· A group of men, some in military uniform, climbed aboard the plane.· The ship's crew saluted the President as he came aboard. to get off a bus, plane etc► get off to : · Tell the driver you want to get off at Greene Street.· Lennox got off the plane and made his way through customs.· At the foot of the hill, she got off her bicycle and began to push it.· Do you know where we're supposed to get off? ► get out to come out of a car, boat, or train: · Most of the passengers got out at Oxford Circus.get out of: · She got out of the car and slammed the door.· The farmer got out of his car to open the gate. ► leave to get off a train or ship on which you have been travelling - used especially in official notices or messages: · When you leave the train, please make sure that you have all your belongings with you.· Passengers leaving the ship at Alexandria should proceed to the immigration office. ► disembark formal to get off a ship or plane - use this especially when a large number of people do this: · We weren't allowed to disembark until an hour after the ship had docked.· The only one to disembark at Tiree was me. ► dismount to get down off a horse: · They dismounted and led their horses through the forest. to go for a holiday somewhere► go on holiday British /go on vacation American to go away from your home, especially for a holiday: · We used to go on holiday in Scotland when we were kids.· Make sure you get insurance before you go on holiday.· Most families go on vacation during the summer. ► go away to go away from your home, especially for a holiday: · We're going away for two weeks in June.· Martha and Tom are going away this weekend. ► get away to spend time away from your home - use this especially about someone who goes on holiday for a rest from their normally busy life: · We managed to get away for a week in August.get away from it all (=spend time away from all the things you usually have to do): · Yosemite is a great place to get away from it all. ► take off American informal to go on holiday, especially somewhere exciting or far away: take off for: · Carlos just took off for Venezuela for three weeks. to start to have an illness► get to start to have an illness: · I feel all hot - I think I'm getting flu.· Smoking increases the risk of getting cancer.get something from/off someone (=get an infectious disease from someone else): · He thinks he got the cold from someone in the office. ► catch to get a disease from someone else: · Luke has measles. I hope I don't catch it.catch something from/off somebody: · I think I must have caught the flu from Sarah. ► come down with also go down with something British spoken to start to have an illness, especially one that is not serious: · I'm afraid we can't come this weekend - the baby's gone down with a sore throat. ► pick up to get a not very serious illness such as a cold, a stomach problem etc - use this especially to say where you got it: pick up something: · I picked up a stomach bug on holiday in Turkey.pick something up: · Brendan has a cold. He must have picked it up at school. ► develop to gradually become ill with a particular illness, but not by catching it from someone else: · After her family brought her home from hospital, she developed pneumonia.· It is possible to develop diabetes in adulthood. ► contract to get a serious illness - used especially in formal or medical contexts: · Orwell contracted tuberculosis during the war and eventually died from the disease.· Dr Chalmers is trying to find out how many people may have contracted the disease in her area. to become interested► get/become interested · "Really?" he said. He was obviously getting interested.get/become interested in · When did you first get really interested in baseball?· Early in his career, Piaget became interested in children's development. ► get into especially spoken, informal to start to become interested in something: · I never used to like jazz but I've been getting into it recently.· A lot of teenage boys suddenly get into fitness and weight-training. ► get the bug informal to become interested in something, so that you want to do it a lot: get the gardening/travel/golf etc bug: · Since my college days I've always had the travel bug.· As soon as the kids got out on the slopes, they were bitten by the skiing bug. to leave after doing something wrong or illegal► escape to leave after doing something wrong or illegal without being caught: · Police surrounded the building, but somehow the gunman managed to escape.escape from: · He was one of nine men who escaped from prison in July.escape through/by etc: · Four prisoners escaped through a hole in the fence.escape with: · Thieves escaped with jewelry and $130,000 in cash. ► get away to succeed in leaving after doing something wrong or illegal, especially after being chased: · We ran after the mugger as fast as we could, but he got away.· He got away down a back alley.get away with: · Thieves got away with silver and several valuable paintings, including one by Picasso. ► make your getaway to leave quickly after a crime, especially in a way that you have arranged: · The robbers made their getaway in a stolen car, which was waiting for them outside the bank. to become stronger, angrier etc than before► get/become · As the days passed, Martha became more worried. · As you get older, your joints and muscles tend to get weaker.· I knew that if I resisted, he would get even angrier.· The mysterious phone calls were becoming more frequent. ► grow in/gain in to gradually get more of a useful or valuable quality: · The festival has been growing in popularity.· The business has continued to grow in productivity and profitability.· She gradually gained in self-confidence and ability. ► more use this to show that there is more of a quality or feeling than at another time: · It will gradually become more cloudy later in the day.more ... than: · I guess Marlene is more neurotic than she used to be.a lot/much/far more: · Everything was much more difficult than it is these days.more and more: · The train went more and more slowly, and finally stopped completely.· We became more and more determined to succeed. ► increasingly if someone or something is becoming increasingly difficult, important etc, they are continuing to become more difficult, more important etc as time passes: · As she watched him, Jody felt increasingly sure that she had made the right choice.become/get increasingly: · It is getting increasingly difficult for the US to remain competitive in consumer products. ► heightened heightened feelings are felt more strongly: · heightened concerns about crime and violence in schools· A heightened awareness of healthy eating may lead to considerable benefits. to gently persuade someone to do something► get round British /get around American to persuade someone to do something that you want them to do by being very nice to them, making them laugh etc: · I managed to get round him by saying he could borrow my car on Saturday.· She can always manage to get around her dad. ► coax to persuade someone to do something that they do not want to do by talking to them gently for a long time until they agree to do it: · "Oh come on, Vic," she coaxed, "We need you, don't let us down."coax somebody to do something: · The U.S. is trying to coax both sides to take part in talks.coax somebody into doing something: · The children had to be coaxed into coming with us. ► sweet-talk informal to say nice things to someone, especially things that are not true, in order to persuade them to do something for you: · You can sweet-talk me all night long, but I'm not going home with you!sweet-talk somebody into doing something: · She sweet-talked him into lending her the money. ► cajole to persuade someone to do something that they do not want to do by being nice to them, praising them etc until they agree to do it: · Ed cajoled and pleaded, but couldn't get her to change her mind.cajole somebody into doing something: · She cajoles the kids into doing their best.cajole somebody to do something: · He managed to cajole Hayden to take part in the program. to persuade someone to do something► persuade to make someone agree to do something, by giving them reasons why they should do it: · Neil didn't want to come at first, but we persuaded him.persuade somebody to do something: · I tried to persuade his ex-girlfriend to talk to him, but she said no.· Teachers need ways to persuade more parents to attend parent-teacher evenings.persuade (that): · He was convicted of the murder, but he is still trying to persuade the public that he's innocent. ► persuasion things that you say in order to persuade someone to do something: · They hope to end the conflict using persuasion rather than threats.persuasion to: · The Republican leader used every means of persuasion to get senators to vote against the bill.take persuasion: · It took a lot of persuasion to get Dad to agree to the idea.gentle/friendly persuasion (=persuading someone without using threats): · Until the law was passed, the agency could only use gentle persuasion to get industries to reduce waste.powers of persuasion (=skills used for persuading): · The fate of the bill in Congress will depend on Brady's powers of persuasion. ► get somebody to do something informal to make someone do what you want them to do, especially by trying to persuade them over a long time: · I'm sure I can get Eddie to do it.· My girlfriend is always trying to get me to stop smoking.· Parents learn ways to talk to and carry a baby to get it to stop crying. ► influence to affect what someone decides to do, but without directly persuading them: · I hope you weren't influenced by anything that your brother said.· Do TV programs influence children's behaviour?· Judges should not be influenced by political motives. ► encourage to try to persuade someone to do something, because you think it will be good for them: encourage somebody to do something: · Her parents encouraged her to cook and even paid her to make dinner twice a week.· Patricia encouraged me to apply for the job.· We want to encourage more children to use the library. ► talk somebody into informal to persuade someone to do something that they do not want to do: talk sb into doing something: · I managed to talk them into paying me more money.· Officers said they tried to talk Wilson into leaving the bar, but he started to struggle.talk somebody into it: · I didn't really want to go to the party, but Dave talked me into it. ► put somebody up to to persuade someone to do something wrong or stupid, especially when they would not have thought of doing it themselves: · We want to know why they did it and if anyone put them up to it.· Did someone put you up to this? to not be punished► get off informal if a criminal gets off , they get little or no official punishment for their crime: · If he gets off, it's because he has a smart lawyer.get off easy: · You got off easy; you should have been expelled.get off scot-free (=escape punishment completely): · Despite the evidence against him, Heston got off scot-free. ► get away with to do something wrong and not be caught or not be punished for it: · He probably got away with about a dozen crimes before he was finally arrested for one.get away with it: · He was the only child in the class who could be rude to the teacher and get away with it.get away with murder informal (=to be allowed to do anything you want and not be punished for it): · Ronnoe lets his kids get away with murder. ► beat the rap American informal to avoid being punished after breaking the law, especially because you cannot be proved guilty: · Frye was arrested on state and federal charges, but he managed to beat the rap. ► with impunity if someone is able to do something wrong or illegal with impunity , they can do it without any risk of being punished: · If you see others breaking the law with impunity, you may be tempted to do the same.· The previous regime was corrupt, and government officials were able to flout the law with impunity. ► go unpunished if bad behaviour, crime etc goes unpunished, the person who behaved badly or did something wrong is not punished for it: · Guards involved in drug deals went unpunished.· Hate crimes will not be tolerated and will not go unpunished. to not be punished severely enough► get off with to only receive a small punishment, especially when you deserve a much more severe one: · If you're lucky you'll get off with a warning, if you're not you'll have to pay a fine.· It's appalling that rapists can get off with such short prison sentences.get off lightly (=only receive a small punishment): · Phil kept complaining that the $500 fine was unfair, but I think he got off lightly. ► a slap on the wrist informal a much smaller punishment that you deserve: · The fine was so low, it was little more than a slap on the wrist.· In the past, officers who mistreated prisoners often received a mere slap on the wrist. to reach a place that you are travelling to► reach to arrive at a place, especially after a long or difficult journey: · We didn't reach the hotel until midnight.· Some letters are taking up to two weeks to reach their destination.· In winter, parts of Northern Canada can only be reached by plane. ► get especially spoken if you get to a place, you reach it: get to: · By the time we got to New York, it was snowing.get home/here/there: · What time did you get home last night?get as far as: · We only got as far as the end of the road, then the car broke down. ► make it especially spoken to arrive at a place, especially when you were not sure that you would be able to get there: · The roads were so bad that I wasn't sure we would make it.· If we run, we should be able to make it before the bus leaves.make it to/across/home etc: · Even though he couldn't swim, he managed to make it to the riverbank.· Thousands of refugees made it across the border. ► make to succeed in reaching a place, especially by a particular time: · We'll be lucky if we make San Fernando by nightfall.· The team aimed to make the South Pole and back in a month. ► get through to succeed in reaching a particular place, after much danger and difficulty: · Heavy rains have prevented food supplies from getting through.get through to: · Rescue teams finally got through to the survivors by digging a tunnel. ► accessible easily reached, especially by car, boat, plane etc: easily accessible: · We chose to live in this area because both New York and Boston are easily accessible from here.· The banks of the River Holbeck are easily accessible to walkers and anglers.accessible by boat/plane etc: · Because of the snow, many parts of the countryside are only accessible by helicopter. when someone can reach something► reach to be able to touch something or take hold of it, by stretching your arm or moving your body: · Can you get that book down for me? I can't reach.· There's no point in having a shelf so high that you can't reach it. ► get to to be able to reach something that you need by stretching your arm, moving your body etc, especially after you have been hurt: · She had fallen and broken her ankle and couldn't get to the phone.· Can you get to your coffee, if I put it here? to become strong or happy again after a period of problems or unhappiness► recover to become strong or happy again after experiencing problems or unhappiness: · Losing my job was a terrible blow, and it took me quite a while to recover.recover from: · Mark never really recovered from the shock of his father's death.· It took a long time for the British economy to recover from the effects of the war. ► get over to recover from a particular problem or from a difficult or unhappy time: · It took Joe quite a long time to get over the divorce.· Don't worry about Henry - he'll soon get over it.· Children seem to get over things very quickly. ► bounce back informal to recover quickly and easily after problems or an unhappy period of time: bounce back after: · Liverpool's footballers hope to bounce back after their defeat in Europe last week.bounce back from: · We are confident the business will bounce back from the recession. to become healthy again after an illness or accident► recover to become healthy again after you have had an illness, injury, or operation: · My mother's been very ill, and is still in hospital recovering.· Sammy needed to recover a little before they could move him to a hospital nearer his home.recover from: · He never really recovered from the operation.fully recover (=completely recover): · It was several months before John had fully recovered from his heart attack. ► get better especially spoken to become healthy again after you have had an illness, injury, or operation: · I hope you get better soon.· My back has been quite bad recently, but it's getting better slowly.· I didn't remember anything about the accident, but little by little, as I got better, memories started coming back to me. ► make a complete/full/good/slow recovery to recover completely, fully, well, or slowly: · The disease has been caught early, and the doctors say she should make a complete recovery.· Thomas is making a good recovery, although he is still quite weak.make a remarkable/amazing recovery: · Joe has made a remarkable recovery from the injuries he sustained in the accident. ► get over to recover from an illness, especially one that is not very serious: · Mark hasn't got over the flu yet. He still feels pretty weak.· I've had a nasty cold, but I'm getting over it now.· The doctor told Mum it was only a stomach upset, not food poisoning, and she would get over it in a day or two. ► get well to recover from an illness - use this especially when you are encouraging someone to recover: · Get well soon -- we all miss you!· I hope you get well quickly. ► feel better to feel less ill than you did before: · I hope you feel better soon.· My father's been quite ill, but he's starting to feel a bit better now. ► improve if you or your health improves, you become less ill than you were before but not completely well. Improve is more formal than feel better: · Susie's improving gradually with this new treatment.· My health finally began to improve when I changed to a less stressful job.· She was told to go back to the doctor in two weeks if she hadn't improved. ► be on the mend if someone is on the mend , they are definitely showing signs of getting better after an illness or injury: · I'm glad to see you're on the mend again.· Kathy's been quite ill with flu, but I think she's on the mend now. ► shake off to manage to recover from an illness such as a cold or an infection, which you have had for a fairly long time: shake something off: · Towards the end of the year he caught flu, and he couldn't shake it off.shake off something: · It seems to be taking me a long time to shake off this cold. to have a good relationship► have a good relationship when two people or groups are friendly towards each other and work well together: · My boss and I have a very good relationship.have a good relationship with: · It's important that the school have a good relationship with the students' parents.· The president has a good working relationship with this Congress. ► get along also get on British if two or more people get along or get on , they have a friendly relationship with each other: · I don't understand why you two girls don't get along.get along with: · He's very easy to get along with.· Martin was chosen because he is a good administrator who gets along with everyone.get along/on well: · We all get on really well, so we're going to share a flat next year.get along/on like a house on fire (=extremely well): · I wasn't sure whether David and Ann would like each other, but they got on like a house on fire. ► be on good terms if people are on good terms , they have a polite relationship and they can work well together, but they are not close friends: · They divorced several years ago, but they're still on good terms.be on good terms with: · We're on good terms with all our neighbours except the couple upstairs.· Taylor has managed to remain on good terms with his former employers. ► close if two or more people are close , they like each other very much, and can talk to each other about their feelings, their problems etc: · Dad and I have always been very close.close to: · She was never very close to her stepmother.close friend: · It turns out that Julie is a close friend of my cousin Kelly. to have a bad relationship► not get along also not get on British if people do not get along or do not get on , they have a bad relationship and they often argue and disagree with each other: · Barney and I just don't get along.not get along with: · Troy doesn't get along with the coach, so he's thinking of quitting the team.· She never got on with her father and she hates her new stepmother. ► have a falling-out also fall out British if friends or relatives have a falling-out or they fall out , they have an argument and stop being friendly with each other: · They fell out last year, and they won't even speak to each other now.· The three children had an enormous falling-out over their inheritance when their father died.have a falling-out with: · He's fallen out with his girlfriend again.· Daly had a falling-out with her boss, which led to her being fired. ► incompatible people who are incompatible cannot have a good relationship with each other because they are completely different in their characters, interests etc: · We're completely incompatible - she's a neat freak, and I hate to clean.· They've always seemed so incompatible - no wonder they're getting a divorce. ► drive a wedge between somebody if something drives a wedge between two people or groups, it has a bad effect on their relationship: · The war had driven a wedge between the President and his liberal supporters.· Romley's lawsuit drove the wedge even farther between the two former friends. to remove dirt from a piece of clothing or material► get out to remove a mark from a piece of clothing or material: get something out of something: · What can I use to get these wine stains our of the tablecloth?get something out: · It's a pity about the mark on your shirt. Dry cleaning will probably get it out. ► shift British informal to remove a mark which is difficult to remove from a piece of clothing or material: · I've washed the tablecloth three times, but I can't seem to shift these stains.· Blood stains are very difficult to shift. ► come out if dirt or a mark comes out , it is removed by washing or cleaning: · Use plenty of washing powder otherwise mud and grass stains won't come out. ► wash out if dirt or a mark washes out , it is removed by washing: · A lot of hair dyes are designed to wash out after three or four washes. to remove something from inside something else► take out to take something from inside a container or place: take out something: · She opened her briefcase and took out a letter.· I need to get to a cash machine and take out some money.· We'll have to take out the engine to fix the gearbox.take something out: · Roland reached inside his jacket and took his passport out.take something out of something: · She took a few coins out of her purse. ► remove to take something from inside something. Remove is more formal than take out , and is used especially in writing: · Cut the fruit in half and remove the seeds.· He opened the torch and removed the bulb.remove from: · Someone had removed some papers from the file. ► get out to remove something from deep inside something else, often when this is difficult: get something out: · The spare wheel was right at the back of the boot under a load of suitcases, so it took me ages to get it out.get something out of something: · It's important to get all the dirt out of the wound.get out something: · If you want to get out the old photo albums, you're going to have to dig in the bottom of that trunk. ► extract to remove a natural substance from the ground or from a plant, or to take out someone's tooth: · 42 tons of gold were extracted at the mine in 1987.· She had to have three teeth extracted.extract something from something: · The nuts are crushed in order to extract the oil from them.· The bird uses its long beak to extract nectar from the flowers. ► cut out to remove something from the inside of something else, using a knife: cut out something: · Make sure you cut out any tough, gristly parts before you cook the meat.cut something out: · I knew I would have to cut the bullet out before the wound became infected. ► pull out to suddenly take something out from a place where it cannot be seen, for example from a pocket, bag etc: pull out something: · The man pulled out a gun and fired three shots.pull something out: · She pulled a notebook out and scribbled a few notes. to remove something such as paint, dirt etc from a surface► take off: take off something · She was told to go to the washroom and take off her lipstick.take something off something · A standard detergent should take most of the grease off the surface.take something off · Paintstripper is the easiest way to take old paint off. ► get off to remove something such as paint, dirt, or marks from a surface: get something off: · I don't know how I'm going to get this old varnish off.get something off something: · How do you get mold stains off the wall? ► remove to take something off a surface, especially dirt, marks, or something that should not be there: · You can use lemon juice to remove the grease.remove something from something: · Remove any dirt from the negative before printing the photograph. ► wipe/rub off to remove something from a surface by wiping it or rubbing it with a cloth: wipe/rub something off: · I wiped the paint off with my handkerchief.wipe/rub something off something: · Mitchell tried to rub the dirt off the nameplate with his gloved thumb.· He wiped the dust off the piano.wipe/rub off something: · She picked up one of the shoes and carefully wiped off the mud. ► scrape/scratch off to remove something from a surface by rubbing it with something sharp such as your fingernail or a knife: scrape/scratch off something: · We started by scraping off the old wallpaper.· It took a long time to scrape off all the dirt and bits of food from the top of the cooker.· Someone had scratched some of the paint off my car.scrape something/it/them off: · The car was covered in rust and Joey had to scrape it off with a knife.· Lottery cards have silver panels which you scratch off to see if you have won a prize. ► peel off to remove something such as the skin of a fruit or a piece of paper from a surface, by gently pulling it: peel off something: · Slice each avocado in half, then peel off the skin.peel something off: · When I peeled the label off I discovered that the old price was $2 cheaper. ► strip to remove something that is covering the whole of a surface: · We stripped the doors down to the bare wood.strip something off: · I think we should strip the old varnish off and see what the wood's like underneath. to go to the place where you were before► go back · I left my hometown 12 years ago, and I have no desire to go back.go back to · When will you be going back to Japan?go back for · We'll have to go back for the tickets - I think I left them on the desk.go back in/out/inside/downstairs etc · It's cold out here - shall we go back inside?· The phone started ringing again as soon as I went back upstairs.go back the way you came · Part of the trail was flooded, so we had to go back the way we had come.go back home · Frank's gone back home to visit his parents and won't be back for a week. ► come back if someone comes back , they return to the place where you are: · Rachel's left me, and I don't think she'll ever come back.come back to: · When will you be coming back to London?come back from: · He's just come back from a vacation in Miami.come back for: · Whoever left the gloves will probably come back for them tomorrow. ► return to go back or come back to the place where you were before. Return is used more in written or formal contexts than go back or come back: · I left early, but promised to return the next day.return to: · He had to return to India to look after his mother.return from: · Alastair returned from the office late that night.return home: · As the soldiers returned home, their wives had to readjust to living with them again. ► go home to return to your home or to the country where you were born: · It's late - I should go home now.· John used to go home once a month when he was at college.go home to: · I've enjoyed my time in Europe, but I'm really looking forward to going home to America. ► get in/get home to return to the house where you live: · What time did you get in last night?· I usually get home about 7:30 - you can try calling me after that.get in/get home from: · He hasn't had anything to eat yet. He just got home from work. ► be back to be in the place where you were before you went away: · Jack! What a surprise! How long have you been back?· Carol is away on business, but she should be back next week.· We'll get together when you're back from vacation. ► back: run/drive/fly/walk etc back go back to where you were before by running, driving etc: · We took the train to Paris, but flew back.back to/from etc: · We cycled back from the beach in the evening.· It was a beautiful day, so I decided to walk back to the office. to punish someone because they have harmed or offended you► take/get revenge to do something to punish someone who has harmed you, your family, or your friends: take/get revenge on: · Gayle took revenge on her husband by cutting up all his best clothes.take/get revenge for: · He was determined to get revenge for the murder of his sister.take/get your revenge: · During the riot inmates took their revenge on prison guards. ► in retaliation if you do something in retaliation for something that someone has done to you, you do it to make them suffer even more than you did: · Ross said he feared that he might be fired in retaliation.in retaliation for: · The President ordered the bombings in retaliation for the attack. ► in revenge if you do something in revenge for something that someone has done to you, you do it to get revenge: · When she learned of her husband's affairs, she turned to another man in revenge.in revenge for: · They murdered Gillespi in revenge for the death of their brother. ► get back at also get your own back (on) British informal to do something which causes problems for someone, because they have done something that causes problems for you: · Dad won't let me go to the concert, but I'll get back at him.· Even if it took me ten years, I was determined to get my own back.· He kept looking for a chance to get his own back on Freddie.get back at for: · He wanted to get back at his supervisor for criticizing him in front of the other workers. ► get/pay somebody back if you do something unpleasant or unkind to someone in order to get or pay them back , you do it in order to punish them because they have done something unkind or unpleasant to you: · So then I told everyone one of her secrets to pay her back.get/pay sb back for: · Someday I'll get you back for this!· John's being difficult about the divorce just to pay me back for leaving him. ► get even informal if you get even with someone, you get revenge by doing something equally bad to them, in order to make yourself feel satisfied: · He decided to get even by letting the air out of her tires.get even with: · What can I do to get even with him?· Hamilton's supporters later tried to get even with Jefferson by calling him an adulterer. ► avenge if you avenge an action that someone has done to you, you do something unpleasant or unkind in order to get revenge - used especially in literature: · It was an insult which only Cassio's death could avenge.· The soldiers wanted to avenge their humiliating defeat the previous year. ► I'll get somebody for this spoken say this when someone has done something unpleasant to you and you are saying that you will get revenge: · I'll get you for this, you little brat.· Did you hear what he just said to me? I'll get him for this! to make someone feel sad► make somebody (feel) sad/unhappy · Something at school was making her unhappy, but she didn't want to talk about it.it makes somebody sad/unhappy to do something · It made me sad to see her looking so old and ill. ► upset to make someone feel sad and want to cry: · I'm sorry if I upset you - I didn't mean to.· The idea of having to change school seemed to upset him more than we thought it would.it upsets somebody to do something: · Her father died when she was ten, and it still upsets her to think about it. ► sadden if a situation or event saddens someone, it makes them feel sad, especially because they think that this type of situation or event should not happen: · Everyone was saddened by the news that housing is to be built on the fields beside Cliff Lane.· Those of us who knew him are shocked and saddened by his death.it saddens somebody to do something: · Sometimes it saddened him to think that he was no longer young.it saddens somebody that : · It saddens me that there are people who go around vandalizing public places like this. ► depress to make someone feel very sad or unhappy, especially so that they feel that only bad things happen and they cannot change the situation: · Listening to the news can really depress you, if you let it.· Shaun decided to leave. The way the others were behaving was beginning to depress him.it depresses somebody to do something: · It depressed me to think that five years ago I was earning more than I do now. ► get somebody down informal to gradually make someone feel unhappy and tired over a period of time: · The endless rain was beginning to get him down.· You can tell me if there's anything that's worrying you or getting you down. ► break somebody's heart to make someone very sad and upset, especially because a relationship has ended or because they are very disappointed: · When Annie left him, it broke his heart.it breaks somebody's heart (that): · It breaks my heart that his career has been ruined.it breaks somebody's heart to do something: · It would break her heart to leave the lovely old stone house where she'd lived for so long. ► be a downer spoken if something is a downer , it makes you feel unhappy, especially because it is not good or successful: · I thought the movie was going to be a total downer, but it wasn't.on a downer: · The home team concluded its season on a big downer with a 2- 0 defeat. ► drive somebody to despair to make someone feel very unhappy and without hope - use this especially when a bad situation is continuing and they cannot see how to change it: · There were times when the endless arguments drove him to despair.· By the time I was 17, the atmosphere at the school was driving me to despair. to get points in a game or sport► score to get points in a game, competition, or sport: · San Francisco scored twice in the last ten minutes of the game.score a point/goal: · Tottenham scored the first goal of the game.· In Scrabble you score points by making words on the board. ► get informal to score points in a game, competition, or sport: · When you get a total of 5 points it's your turn to throw the dice.· Stevens got only 10 goals in 41 games, and decided to leave the Boston Bruins. ► make especially American to score points in a game, competition, or sport: · Jordan made 34 points to put his team into the lead.· He ran 30 yards to make his second touchdown of the quarter. ► hit to get a point or points by hitting a ball etc: · The batter hit a home run.· Greg Davis didn't disappoint his teammates, hitting six field goals in six attempts. to send a letter, message, parcel etc► send · Send a cheque for £50 with your order.· How many Christmas cards did you send?send somebody something · Perhaps I should send him a note of apology.· She sent him a furious email.send something to something · He sent a dozen red roses to his girlfriend on her birthday.· MI5 intercepted a message sent from a business firm in Paris to The Hague. ► post British /mail especially American to send a letter, package etc by putting it in a letter box or taking it to the post office: · I must remember to post Joey's birthday card.· You may choose not to mail the payment until the due date.post/mail something to somebody: · Could you mail those photographs to me?· Tickets will be posted to you unless otherwise requested.post/mail somebody something: · I mailed my dad a postcard from Alaska. ► fax to send someone a copy of a document or message electronically down a telephone line, using a fax machine: · Shall I fax the report or mail it?fax something to somebody: · The order will be faxed directly to the manufacturer.fax somebody something: · They've agreed to fax us their proposals tomorrow. ► email/e-mail to send a message directly from one computer to another computer, using the Internet: · You can email Richard in Sydney.email somebody something: · I'll e-mail you his address when I get home.email something to somebody: · She spent the next hour e-mailing her resume to prospective employers. ► send off to send something somewhere so that it can be dealt with: send something off: · I must send this film off to be processed.send off something: · When did you send off your application form? ► send in to send something to an organization by mail, so that it can be dealt with: send something in: · We've sent our passports in to get them renewed.send in something: · The final date for sending in completed application forms is July 3rd.· Almost 1000 questionnaires have already been sent in. ► send out to send something to a lot of people: send out something: · The club sends out a monthly newsletter to all its members.· Officials are sending out information packs to 4000 firms in the area.send something out: · We posted the wedding invitations in batches, rather than sending them all out at the same time. ► circulate to send a letter or written message to each person in a group in order to make sure that everyone receives the information you want them to receive: · While Shelley was still at school, he circulated a pamphlet attacking religion.circulate something around/to/through etc: · Sneed had circulated a letter round the department explaining the new pay cuts.· A list of well-known fraudsters was circulated to all local police chiefs.be widely circulated (=circulated to a lot of people): · The results of the survey were widely circulated. ► dispatch/despatch formal to send something to someone, especially something they have ordered or are expecting: · The seller had agreed to dispatch the goods free of charge.dispatch something to something: · The proofs were then despatched to London for printing. ► get something off informal to send something by mail, especially when it is urgent: · She managed to get all the letters off before five o'clock.get sth off to: · I'll get this off to you first thing in the morning. ► put something in the post British to put a letter, parcel etc into a post box or take it to a post office to be sent: · I'll put a cheque in the post for you tonight. to speak a little of a foreign language► get by to speak enough of a language to be able to buy things, ask for help etc: · He went to Tokyo and within a few weeks knew enough Japanese to get by.get by in: · I've just bought a book called 'Get By In Portuguese'. ► know a few words to be able to speak a few words of a language: · "Do you speak Korean?" "I only know a few words."know a few words of: · I used to know a few words of German but I've forgotten them all. ► have a smattering of to be able to speak a small but useful amount of a language: · Martin is fluent in French, and also has a smattering of Swedish. ► broken: broken English/French etc English, French etc that is spoken slowly and badly by someone who only knows a little of the language: · The two students, one Chinese, the other Greek, communicated in broken English. to stand after sitting or lying down► get up to stand after you have been sitting, bending, or lying down: · She got up and turned off the TV.· I can't get up. Give me a hand, will you?· I watched how slowly he got up, how stiff he seemed.get up from a chair/seat/sofa etc: · Max got up from his chair and shook her hand.· When Maura came in, he got up from the table and poured the coffee.get up off the floor/ground/grass etc: · One of her friends helped her to get up off the floor.· I got up off the grass and strolled over to where Rob was sitting.get up to do something/get up and do something: · I was left with Maria when the others got up to dance. ► stand up to stand after you have been sitting: · "I have to go now," she said, standing up.· Could you all stand up please.· He stood up to shake Mel's hand.· Abruptly she stood up, and got ready to leave. ► get to your feet to stand up, especially slowly or when it is difficult for you: · He got to his feet, and we shook hands.· My attorney got slowly to his feet, breathing heavily. ► rise formal to stand up - use this especially in descriptions of events and formal ceremonies: · The old woman rose stiffly and held out her hand.· The congregation rose as the bride entered the cathedral.rise from your seat/the table/a chair etc: · The chairman had already risen from his seat and was beginning his speech.rise to your feet: · Audience members rose to their feet, cheering and clapping. ► stand to do something to stand up in order to do something, especially at a special event or formal occasion: · The Senate stood to welcome the new President.· Would you all please stand to sing hymn 106? to start doing something► start · We can't start until Carol gets here.· I'm starting a new job next week.· Have you started that book yet? (=started reading it)start doing something · I've just started learning German.· It was getting dark so we started looking for a place to stay the night.start to do something · Halfway through the performance, she started to feel a little faint.· Outside, it was starting to rain. ► begin to start doing something. Begin is more formal than start and is used especially in written English: · Once the children were quiet, the teacher began.· They began their holiday in Italy, and then went on to Greece.begin to do something: · More and more people are beginning to do their shopping on-line.· "What do you mean?" she said, beginning to laugh.begin doing something: · The audience suddenly began shouting and cheering. ► get down to to finally start doing something, especially work, after you have been avoiding doing it or after something has prevented you from doing it: · Come on Sam - it's time you got down to some homework.get down to to doing something: · When the summer comes, we must get down to painting the outside of the house.get down to business: · OK, can everyone take a seat now, and we'll get down to business. ► start on to start a piece of work that will take a fairly long time: · The exam was almost over and I hadn't even started on question 3.· It was time to start on all those little jobs around the house that he'd been putting off.· We can't start on the building work until planning permission comes through. ► set about/set to work to start a long and fairly difficult piece of work, especially in an energetic and determined way: · Philip set about the task with a great deal of energy and enthusiasm.· Why don't we set to work really early, and try to get it finished in one day?set about/set to work doing something: · If there is a serious problem, it's far better to admit it and set about tackling it.set to work to do something: · Workmen had already set to work to clear the fallen trees.set to work on something: · Once in power, the government set to work on major reforms to the tax system. ► proceed to do something to start doing something after you have finished doing something else: · Martin marched into the shop and proceeded to hurl abuse at the girl behind the counter.· After listening carefully to my advice, she proceeded to do the exact opposite! ► settle down to to start doing something after a delay or interruption that has stopped you giving it your full attention: · After lunch the children settled down to finish their science projects.settle down to to doing something: · It was two o'clock before I could finally settle down to writing the next chapter. ► launch into to suddenly start a long speech or story, especially if you are criticizing something or giving an entertaining description of something: · Annie arrived late and immediately launched into a lengthy description of the terrible traffic on the roads.· At that point the young man stood up and launched into a passionate party-political speech. ► embark on/upon to start a large piece of work or an important activity, especially one that will be difficult or will take a long time: · In the 1950s China embarked on a massive program of industrialization and mechanization.· After leaving his office job, he embarked upon a highly successful writing career. ► come to/grow to/get to to gradually start to like, fear, expect etc something over a period of time: · Rowling's latest book is full of all the magic and excitement that her young readers have come to expect.· At first I thought he was a bit strange, but I grew to like and respect him over the years.· My teacher said that this wasn't the kind of work that she'd come to expect of me. ► get cracking spoken informal to start doing something immediately, because you are in a hurry or there is a lot to do: · Come on! - get cracking. I want this whole house clean by the time I get back.· You'd better get cracking if you want to get to the airport by ten. to be successful in your work► be successful also be a success to earn a lot of money or to become well known and respected, because you do your job very well: · Five years ago he started his own business and now he's very successful.· I'm glad we appointed Cyril - he's proved to be a great success.· In order to be successful as a dancer, you need flair and stamina.· He's leaving the company, despite having been a big success as marketing manager.· People who are successful in their careers have found out what they like and do well. ► do well to be successful in your job, especially because you work hard: · Gail seemed so anxious to do well, and she worked really hard.· When the players do well, I praise them -- but there are no rewards for coming second.· Neither of the kids was doing well in school.· Most of his tutors expected him to do well at Harvard.· My friend left college and went into law, and he's doing very well for himself. ► get on/get ahead to be successful in your job, especially because you have a very strong desire to succeed: · The people who get on are the ones who create their own opportunities.· My father's experience taught me a memorable lesson in how to get ahead.get on in life/the world: · You may not like having to agree with everything the boss says, but often that's the way to get on in life.· If you want to get ahead in this world, kid, never take 'no' for an answer. ► make it informal to become successful, especially in the sports or entertainment business: · He was a talented football player and I knew he'd make it.· We've fought long and hard to get where we are, and we deserve to make it.make it big (=become very successful): · Many actors move to America, hoping to make it big in Hollywood.make it on your own (=without any help from anyone): · Get as much advice from colleagues as you can - it can be difficult trying to make it on your own. ► succeed to become successful in your job by doing it well and continuing to work at it for a fairly long time: · People who have had setbacks are often the ones who are really driven to succeed.· a strong desire to succeedsucceed as a teacher/actor/musician etc: · If you don't change your attitude, you will never succeed as a manager in this firm.succeed at: · My parents always told me I'd succeed at anything I chose to do.succeed in: · A lot of people doubted that I could succeed in business for myself. ► rise to the top to get better and better jobs in a company, organization, or profession so that eventually you have one of the most important jobs in it: · Those who rise to the top in advertising can expect to earn in excess of $100,000.· I think we all like to believe that if someone is made of the right stuff, they will rise to the top.· A consummate professional, he rose to the top of the most competitive organization in the country. ► work your way up to work very hard in your job so that eventually you reach an important and high position: · While she was working her way up from dishwasher to chef, she was studying at night school to improve her grades. work your way up to the top: · He started two years ago as an admin assistant, and worked his way up to the top. ► make your mark to be successful in your job so that people notice you and respect your ability, especially because of a particular piece of work you have done: · In his early twenties, Terry was the typical ambitious graduate, full of ideas and eager to make his mark.· She instantly made her mark with a series of award-winning ad campaigns for high-profile clients. ► further/advance your career to gain more important and better paid jobs in your chosen area of work, especially by doing things that will get you noticed by more important people that you work with: · First, take a look at what you personally can do to advance your career.· In recent weeks, Janet has become aware that her colleague Alan has been using her to further his own career. to continue to live a normal life even though you have very little money► survive · When I look at how much we spend on food, I wonder how unemployed people are able to survive.survive on £100 a week/a small income etc · It's really difficult to survive on £120 a week in London.· I don't know how they expect me to survive on my salary. ► get by to have enough money to buy the things you need to live: · We don't have a lot of money to spend on luxuries, but we get by.get by on $5 a day/a small income etc: · When I was at college I used to be able to get by on $20 a week. ► live on if someone lives on a particular amount of money, this is all the money that they have to buy everything that they need: · How much do you need to live on?· $35,000 a year sounds like a lot of money, but it's scarcely enough to live on in New York. ► make ends meet if it is difficult for you to make ends meet , it is difficult for you to pay for the things that you need in order to live: · Old people on pensions are finding it hard to make ends meet.· My mother had to work 12 hours a day in a factory just to make ends meet. ► keep your head above water to have just enough money to pay your debts or to avoid closing your business: · I'm just a pensioner, trying to keep my head above water.· Schools throughout the county are struggling to keep their heads above water. ► subsist on formal if someone subsists on a very small amount of money or a very small amount of food, this is all they have to live on: · They subsist on eggs and beans most of the time.subsist on a dollar a day/a small income etc: · The workers are expected to subsist on a dollar a day. ► eke out a living/an existence to get just enough food or money to live on by doing a particular kind of work: · She eked out a living by selling firewood.· Farmers eked out a primitive existence on the dry, stony land. to continue to live your normal life in spite of problems► survive · The program provides homeless kids with the basics they need to survive: food, shelter, and health care.· Liz Taylor has survived several broken marriages, as well as periods of drug and alcohol addiction.· I don't think I could survive another year as a teacher. It's just too stressful. ► survivor someone who is used to dealing with great personal problems and difficulties and is able to survive them: · As more is revealed, the audience begins to see Wendy as a survivor rather than a victim.a born survivor (=someone who seems to have a natural ability to survive difficulties): · Although she's had an extremely hard life, Tina Turner is a born survivor. ► come through to successfully deal with a very difficult problem or experience and be able to continue with your normal life after it: · She's had problems before and she's always come through.· Some children come through their parents' divorcing better than others. ► get through to succeed in reaching the end of a very difficult period or experience: · It was not an easy time for Tracy but her friends helped her get through.· "Oh Jane, how will I ever get through this?" she said, and the tears started flowing again. to go to a place and take someone or something from there► get to go to the place where someone or something is, and bring them back, or tell them to come back: · I'll get my coat and then we can go.· Dinner's ready. Can you get Jo?· I've got to get the kids in a few minutes.get somebody something (=get something for someone): · Could you get me my keys from the kitchen?· I'm going to get myself a beer, does anyone else want one?go (and) get somebody/something: · Go and get your father. He's in the garden.· Forget the cooking, let's go get takeout. ► pick up to go to a place where someone or something is waiting for you or ready for you, and take them with you: pick somebody/something up: · Do you want me to come back and pick you guys up?· Nadia will pick you up at the airport.· Can you pick some milk up from the shop on your way home?pick up somebody/something: · "Where's Diana?" "She just left to pick up the kids from school."· I'll pick up the tickets on my way home from work.· Hi, I've come to pick up a suit I left on Tuesday. ► collect British to go to the place where someone or something is waiting for you, and bring them back: · I'm at the station. Can you come and collect me?· We'll have to eat later, I'm collecting Grandma from the hospital this evening.· I've got a parcel to collect from the post office. ► fetch British to go to get someone or something that you need and bring them back: · Jim's gone to fetch the police.· Where's your mug? Go and fetch it.· Martha fetched a towel from the bathroom.fetch somebody something: · Could you fetch me a screwdriver? to speak to someone by telephone► call · To find out more, call 555-1972.· Can you call Becky before six?· She called about twenty minutes ago.call for · I'll call for a taxi now.call roundBritish /around American (=call several people or organizations, especially to get information) · I called round to see if anyone knew where Tom was.· His secretary started calling around to find out where the commission was meeting. ► phone also ring British · I'll phone you if there's any news.· Shall I ring Sarah to see if she wants to come out with us?· Did anyone ring while I was out?· Jill phoned to tell you she'll see you tonight.phone for · Let's phone for a pizza tonight.phone/ring round British (=telephone several people or organizations, especially to get information) · You'd better ring round some travel agents to get some prices. ► telephone to speak to someone by telephone . Telephone is more formal than phone or call , and is used especially in writing: · About five o'clock, a woman telephoned Bernstein.· For details of your nearest tourist office telephone 4127.· Mr Dodd telephoned this morning.telephone for: · Write or telephone for more information. ► ring/phone up British /call up American to speak to someone by telephone, especially in order to have a friendly conversation with them or to ask for information: · Your uncle rang up about an hour ago.· "I don't know what time the last train is." "Well, phone up and find out."ring/call/phone up somebody: · Why don't you call up Jackie and apologize?· She uses the office phone to phone up her friends in Sweden.ring/call/phone somebody up: · John called him up to make sure of the date of the graduation ceremony.· I might phone him up at home. ► give somebody a call also give somebody a ring British spoken to speak to someone by telephone - use this especially when you are telling someone that you will telephone them, or when you are asking them to telephone: · Just give me a call if you need anything.· Why don't I give you a ring later and find out when you'll be free? ► make a call/phone call/telephone call to use the telephone to speak to someone: · Diana made a quick call to Munich before the meeting.· There's a pay phone in the lobby if you need to make a telephone call.· Limit the number of personal phone calls you make at work. ► be on the phone to be speaking to someone on the telephone: · Rosie's still on the phone.· There's someone on the phone for you.be on the phone to: · He was on the phone to a friend when he noticed the smoke.be on the phone with: · How long are workers on the phone with customers?talk/speak on the phone: · Marie and I talk on the phone at least once a week.have somebody on the phone (=to have someone calling you): · Mr Rogers, I have Anita Payne on the phone for you. ► give somebody a buzz/ring informal also give somebody a bell British informal to telephone someone: · I'll give Larry a buzz. Maybe he'll want to go too.· Can you give Mary a bell? She rang earlier.· Give me a ring if you decide you can come. ► get through to succeed in reaching someone by telephone: · I tried calling my parents, but I couldn't get through.get through to: · Did you get through to Mr McWhirter? to pass a test► pass to reach a high enough standard to succeed in an examination or test: · "I'm taking my driving test today." "Do you think you'll pass?"· New recruits have to pass a physical fitness test.pass with flying coloursBritish /colors American (=pass a test or examination with very high marks): · She was so nervous about her examination results, but in fact she passed with flying colours. ► qualify especially British to pass all the examinations that you need in order to become a doctor, lawyer, engineer etc: · After qualifying, she joined the NatWest Bank as a corporate advisor.qualify as: · She wanted to improve her English so she could qualify as a translator. ► graduate to pass all your final examinations at university or college, and get a degree. In the US, graduate also means to successfully complete your high school education: · What are you going to do after you graduate?graduate from: · Mitch graduated from Stanford in 1998 with a degree in biochemistry.graduate in history/French/medicine etc British: · She graduated in modern languages and now works as an interpreter. ► scrape through especially British, informal to only just pass an examination, by getting only a few marks more than are necessary: · Daniel scraped through the entrance exam.· I scraped through my exams with marks just good enough to keep my place in the school of pharmacy. ► get through to pass a difficult test or examination: · The entrance exam is very difficult and only a small minority of candidates get through.get somebody through something: · Reading that book at the last minute was the only thing that got me through the history exam. ► sail/breeze through informal to pass a test or examination very easily: · "How'd his exams go?" "He breezed through - no trouble at all.sail/breeze through something: · She sailed through her driving test the first time. ► pass/be given a pass · My teacher told me she passed me only because she knew I'd had a really hard year.· I didn't think the candidate deserved to be given a pass but the other examiners disagreed. to travel to a lot of different places► travel around also travel round British to travel to a lot of different places, especially when you do not plan exactly where you are going: · David travelled around a lot in the '60s and '70s.travel around Europe/the North/Canada etc: · I'd love to have a job that let me travel around the world.· She's been traveling around the country trying to get big companies interested in her ideas. ► tour British to travel to a lot of different places within a particular area or country, especially for pleasure and interest: · For our summer vacation this year we're touring Spain in a camper.· We shall tour the city for two hours and then meet back at the bus. ► do spoken to travel to a lot of different places in a particular area, especially as part of a holiday: · Last year we did the Greek Islands but we were thinking of the USA this year.· There's not a whole lot to see, so you can do the city in two or three days. ► get around also get round British to travel to a large number of places, usually in a short time: · The metro system in Mexico City is very good. It makes it really easy to get around.get around London/Europe/the Midwest etc: · You can use free shuttle buses to get around the city. ► explore to travel to many different places in a particular area, because you are interested to find out more about them: · We'll be in Istanbul for three days, so there will be plenty of time to explore.· Whenever possible, she and Flynn would go off and explore the countryside, taking a picnic with them. ► see the world to travel around to different places all over the world so that you get the experience of living in other countries: · After leaving college and earning some money he set off to see the world. ► on your travels if you do something on your travels , you do it while you are travelling to different places: · I picked up a few words of Chinese on my travels, but I don't speak it fluently.on your travels to: · Corbett met a number of his contacts on his travels to Taiwan. to understand a situation, idea, or what someone is telling you► understand · She spoke slowly and clearly so that everyone could understand.· I didn't understand the teacher's instructions.· When he's old enough to understand, we'll tell him he's adopted.understand what/why/how etc · Ben asked a few questions to make sure he understood what to do.· You don't need to understand how a computer works to use it.understand that · The witness said he understood that he was swearing to give true and correct information.easy/difficult to understand · Computer manuals should be written in a way that is easy to understand.understand perfectly (=understand completely) · Don't worry. I understand perfectly.fully understand (=understand completely) · Doctors still do not fully understand the process by which the disease is transmitted. ► know what somebody means to understand what someone is telling you, especially if they have not expressed it very clearly: · I don't think your audience is going to know what you mean by this.you know what I mean? (=say this to check that someone understands you): · He seems really sad, you know what I mean?I know what you mean (=say this to show that you understand): · "It's a thing you hold pieces of wood in when you're doing woodwork." "Oh, I know what you mean -- a vice." ► see especially spoken to understand the truth about a situation, or understand the reasons for something: see what somebody means: · Try it for yourself, and you'll see what I mean.see why/how/what etc: · I can see why people don't like him.I see (=say this when you understand what someone has told you): · "It goes in the red box, here." "Oh, I see."you see (=say this when you are explaining something): · Well, you see, he's not really ready to read a book this difficult.see (that): · Well, I can see that the logic is somehow wrong, but I don't know why exactly.see any reason: · Can you see any reason why it shouldn't work?see the point (=understand why something is important): · At fourteen, he couldn't see the point of staying in school.see somebody's point (=understand the main idea or importance of what someone is saying): · I didn't like his attitude, but I could see his point.see the joke British (=understand why something is funny): · He's just one of those people who never seem to see the joke. ► get spoken to understand what someone says, what is happening, or why or how something happens: get it: · "Do you understand?" "Yeah, we've got it," one of the drivers replied.· Barbara Howell and her husband, Kenneth (Barbie and Ken, get it?) run a bed-and-breakfast inn.I don't get it: · Why did you turn down such a fantastic job? I don't get it.get a/the joke (=understand why something is funny): · John told me one of his stupid jokes, and it took me about five minutes to get it.get the point (=understand the main idea or importance of something): · I don't think you get the point. Legally, you must give us this information.get the idea: · The students should get the idea that this is a complex issue, with no easy answers.get what/why/how etc: · I just couldn't get what he meant. ► comprehend formal to understand something that is complicated or difficult to understand: · Take the time to read, comprehend, and evaluate the report.· God cannot truly be seen or comprehended by the human mind.fully comprehend (=understand something completely): · The significance of the disappearance of the buffalo and the passenger pigeon was not fully comprehended until much later. ► grasp to fully understand a fact or an idea, especially one that it is important or difficult to understand: · Obviously, she had barely grasped the subject.· Science lessons should be taught in a way that makes the material easier to grasp.hard to grasp: · Fame has come suddenly, and Peyton is finding it hard to grasp.grasp that: · The army had failed to grasp that their mission was to protect the navy's ships, not vice versa. ► make sense of to understand something that is not clear or easy to understand, especially by spending time thinking about it: · Police are trying to make sense of a bizarre note left by the murderer.· There is so much information that it is difficult to make sense of it all. ► get the message informal to understand what someone is telling you or what they want you to do, especially after they have told you several times: · Even the Democrats got the message: voters are concerned about taxes.get the message that: · He doesn't seem to get the message that he's not welcome here. ► get the picture spoken to understand a situation or arrangement, especially one that someone is explaining to you: · I get the picture. You want me to say you were at my house last night.· We don't want any trouble tonight. Do you get the picture? ► get your head round British informal to understand something that is difficult or complicated: · I just couldn't get my head round geometry at school. to begin to understand something► begin to understand to slowly begin to understand a situation or someone's feelings, because you get more information or because you experience something for yourself: · I think it will be a long time before we even begin to understand how damaging the effect has been.· Patients are given written information and videos so that they can begin to understand more about their condition.begin to understand that: · I was beginning to understand that being alone could be terribly depressing.begin to understand why/how/what etc: · As we walked up the narrow staircases, we began to understand why the Dutch haul their furniture up the outside of the buildings and through the windows. ► catch on informal to begin to understand something that is not easy to understand: · Thomas isn't catching on as quickly as some of the other children.catch on to: · It took Jennifer a long time to catch on to the fact that Mary was taking advantage of her.catch on fast/quickly: · She catches on fast and will soon be promoted. ► get it spoken to finally understand something, especially after it has been explained to you several times: · Okay, I get it. You only get paid if you sell at least ten copies.· "So the plant takes in carbon dioxide and gives out oxygen." "That's it. You've got it." ► figure/work out to think about something until you understand it, especially something complicated: · Horgan thought he had it all figured out, but he hadn't.figure/work something out: · In case you haven't figured it out yet, we've been tricked.figure/work out how/why/what etc: · Detectives are still trying to work out what happened. ► twig British informal to begin to understand a situation by what you see and hear around you, and not by being told directly: · Oh, I get it, I've twigged at last. How much do you want?twig that: · At last I twigged that I was pregnanttwig why/where/what etc: · It took him about two minutes to twig what I was going on about! ► cotton on informal to begin to understand a situation by what you see and hear around you, and not by being told directly: cotton on to: · It took him a while to cotton on to what was happening.· Large stores have at last cottoned on to the fact that mothers with pushchairs can't cope with stairs. ► click if something clicks , especially something you are learning, you suddenly begin to understand it: · Just keep working at it, and suddenly it will all click. ► fall into place if several facts fall into place , you begin to understand how they are connected and why each one is important, so that you understand a whole situation or subject: · Once the police received this new evidence, things began falling into place. to join together with other people, organizations, or countries► unite especially written if people, organizations, or countries unite , they start working together or join together as a single unit, for example because they have the same aims as each other: unite to do something: · In 1960, British and Italian Somaliland united to form Somalia.· Various political and religions groups united to oppose the dictatorship.unite against: · Police chiefs called on the local people to unite against the drug dealers.unite behind: · a speech in which he asked America to unite behind the new President ► team up if two or more people team up , they agree to work together, especially in business, music, or theatre: team up with: · I teamed up with a local journalist, and we worked on the story together.team up to do something: · It all started when Paul McCartney and John Lennon teamed up to form a band. ► get together if people or organizations get together , they join together in order to do something, especially in an informal way: · Designers from both countries got together and held a joint exhibition.get together to do something: · The whole family needs to get together to decide what to do about the trip. ► combine to join together and work very closely together so that you succeed in achieving the result you want: combine to do something: · The opposition parties combined to drive the Prime Minister out of office.combine with: · Members of the radical Right combined with communists in holding an illegal meeting. ► join forces if people or organizations join forces , they join together in order to work together or to fight against an enemy: join forces to do something: · The two manufacturers, who were once bitter rivals, have now joined forces to develop a new sports car.join forces with: · The socialists hope to join forces with the communists to fight the next election. ► come together if people or organizations come together , especially ones who usually disagree or compete with each other, they join together in order to do something: · Women from the different organizations have been able to come together and agree on certain basic principles about what they, as women, are fighting for. come together to do something: · The Conference called on everyone to come together to resist the government's planned educational reforms. ► amalgamate if two or more organizations amalgamate , for example colleges, unions, or hospitals, they join together to form a single organization: · The two schools amalgamated in 1974.amalgamate with: · The women's association has amalgamated with the men's.amalgamate into: · A and B squadrons amalgamated into a single squadron. ► merge if two companies or organizations merge , they join together to form a single company or organization: · The two banks have announced plans to merge next year.merge with: · In 1969, Cadbury merged with Schweppes, changing the whole character of the company. ways of saying how many votes are made or received► the vote the total number of votes made in a political election: · 63% of the vote went to the National Party.somebody's share of the vote: · Once again, the Democrats increased their share of the vote. ► receive/get if a candidate receives or gets a particular number of votes, that is the number of people who have voted for him or her. Receive is more formal than get: · Standord received 50% of the male vote.· The Green Party candidate got only one more vote than the Socialists. ► poll British to receive a particular number of votes in an election: · He polled 23,579 votes.· The Labour candidate polled 52% of the votes. to get out of bed► get up to get out of bed, especially in the morning in order to get ready for the day: · What time do you need to get up tomorrow?· Why is it always me who gets up first?get up at 7.00 a.m./dawn etc: · Frank gets up at half past five every morning.get up early/late: · I think we should get up early and leave before breakfast.· She goes to bed late and gets up late. ► get out of bed · I couldn't face getting out of bed this morning.· Isn't it about time you got out of bed? ► be up to be out of bed and doing things: · Is Harry up yet?· I was up at six this morning.· Jake had been up since dawn.be up early: · You're up early! ► surface spoken informal to get up, especially late and after being in bed for a long time: · "Have you seen Cathy?" "No, she hasn't surfaced yet." to win a race, competition etc► win to win a race, competition, election etc, for example by getting more points, votes etc than everyone else or by being the first to finish: · No-one really expected the Socialist Party to win.win a race/game/election etc: · Chang won the first set but lost the next two.· The competition was won by a Nigerian student.win a prize/medal/cup etc: · His book won the Pulitzer Prize for literature.· What would you do if you won $1 million?win by 6 votes/2 goals etc (=win by getting 6 votes etc more than the other person or team): · He went ahead of Nolan, winning by 15 seconds.win 4-2/20-12 etc (=use this to show the final result of a game): · Do you remember our first game of the season? We won 3-1.win at cards/chess/tennis etc: · She always wins at Scrabble. ► finish first/be first/come in first also come first British to win a race or competition in which more than two people or teams are competing: · Who do you think will finish first?· The British team was first, followed closely by the Americans.· André Etienne came in first, having completed the course in record time.finish first/be first/come in first in: · An Australian runner came first in the marathon.· Sue finished first in two races -- the 50m backstroke and the 100m front crawl. ► first place the position of the person or team that wins a race or competition: in first place: · Johnson finished in first place, narrowly ahead of Green.win first place in: · My greatest achievement was winning first place in the Young Artist competition. ► get in British if a political party gets in , they win an election, and have the right to form a government: · Do you think Labour will get in again at the next election? WORD SETS► Basicsadmin, nounadministration, nounadministrative, adjectiveadministrator, nounagency, nounagent, nounbalance sheet, nounbazaar, nounbid, nounbid, verbbig business, nounbook value, nounboss, nounbottom line, nounbranch, nouncapacity, nouncapital, nouncapital assets, nouncapital gains, nouncapital goods, nouncapital-intensive, adjectivecapitalist, nouncard, nouncentralize, verbcompetitiveness, nounconsultancy, nouncontract, nouncontract, verbcost-effective, adjectivecoupon, nouncritical path, noundecentralize, verbdeveloper, noundistiller, noundistributor, noundiversify, verbdownsize, verbeconomics, nounenterprise, nounentrepreneur, nounestablishment, nounfashion, nounfly-by-night, adjectivefold, verbfoodstuff, nounform letter, nounfranchise, verbfranchisee, noungazump, verbgearing, noungeneric, adjectiveget, verbhard sell, nounhaute couture, nounhigh season, nounhigh technology, nounhike, nounhike, verbloss, nounlow-tech, adjectivemaximize, verbMD, nounmerchandise, verbmerchandising, nounmerger, nounmiddleman, nounmiller, nounmission statement, nounmom-and-pop, adjectivemoneygrabbing, adjectivemoneymaker, noun-monger, suffixmonopolistic, adjectivemonopoly, nounnet, adjectivenet, verbniche, nounoff-the-peg, adjectiveopening time, nounoperation, nounoperational, adjectiveoperator, nounoption, nounoutlay, nounoutlet, nounoutput, nounoutwork, nounoverhead, nounoverstock, verbpackage, nounpartner, nounpartnership, nounpatent, nounpayola, nounpercentage, nounpiracy, nounpremium, nounprivate practice, nounprivatization, nounprivatize, verbprofitability, nounproprietor, nounproprietress, nounpurchase price, nounpurchasing power, nounquiet, adjectiveR & D, nounrate of return, nounrecall, verbreject, nounrep, nounresearch and development, nounrestrictive practices, nounrevenue, nounsell, verbservice industry, nounsleeping partner, nounspeculate, verbspeculation, nounspeculative, adjectivestreet value, nounsubtotal, nounswap meet, nounsweatshop, nounsyndicate, nounsystems analyst, nountake, nountender, nountie-up, nounTM, transact, verbtransaction, nounturnover, nounundersell, verbuneconomic, adjectiveunit, noununprofitable, adjectivevideo conferencing, nounwatchdog, nounwheeler-dealer, nounwheeling and dealing, noun COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► got ... free Phrases![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() · Both teams tried to get an advantage. ► get some advice· I decided to get some advice from a specialist. ► get to/reach/live to a particular age· One in three children here die before they reach the age of 5.· The number of people living to to the age of 80 has doubled in the last fifty years. ► get/keep/stay ahead![]() · Ethiopia receives less foreign aid than any other developing country. ► be given/get an airing![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() · She wrote to him but she never got an answer. ► get/receive an apology· He received a formal apology from the company. ► get an appointment (=succeed in arranging one)· It’s difficult to get an appointment on Monday morning. ► get/receive/obtain/win approval· For over twenty years it was impossible for NASA to get approval for this mission. ► get into an argument/become involved in an argument· She didn’t want to get into another argument about money.· I left to avoid becoming involved in an argument. ► fall/get into arrears (=become late with payments) ► got arrested![]() (=do something very well) ► get/receive assistance![]() · She got no assistance from her family. ► get/receive an award· He is the youngest person ever to receive the award. ► get off my back![]() ![]() · His wife says he hopes to get bail. ► get the ball· Then the Cowboys got the ball again. ► get a bargain· Everyone likes to think they are getting a bargain. ► got more than ... bargained for![]() · I had to get out of the bath to answer the phone. ► get into bed/get out of bed· I usually read for a bit after I get into bed. ► get somebody out of bed (=make someone get out of bed)· His mother couldn’t get him out of bed in the mornings. ► get a benefit (also gain/derive a benefit formal)· In this way, students will gain maximum benefit from their classes. ► gets better![]() ![]() · I got on my bicycle and cycled over to Rob’s house. ► get on/off a bike· He got off his bike and walked with her for a while. ► get something for your birthday· What did you get for your birthday? ► get ... bite![]() (=be blamed)· Sam knew that if something went wrong, he’d get the blame. ► get the blues![]() ![]() ![]() · I get bored if I’m at home on my own all day. ► get your breath back (also catch your breath) (=start breathing normally again)· He leant against a tree until he had got his breath back. ► got broken![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() · Six out of ten travellers get a stomach bug abroad. ► get/take/catch a bus· Can we get a bus from here to Reading? ► get on/off a bus· Several more passengers got on the bus. ► got busted for drugs![]() ![]() (=travel by cab)· Why don't we take a cab to the theater? ► get into/out of a cab· I just saw Fiona getting into a cab. ► get/have a call (also receive a call formal)· At 11 in the evening we got a call from the police. ► get the cane![]() · The man stopped and she got into the car. ► get out of a car· He got out of the car and went into the newsagent’s. ► get caught![]() ![]() (also rise from your chair formal)· He got up from his chair and walked to the window. ► get/have a chance to do something· I’d like a job in which I get the chance to travel. ► get ... cheap![]() ![]() · I got a new watch for Christmas. ► marry/get married in a church· I’d like to get married in a church. ► getting cleaned up![]() (=understand something properly)· I was trying to get the idea clear in my mind. ► gets ... clearance![]() ![]() · She moved forward to take a close look at the painting. ► get on/get off a coach· A group of tourists were getting on the coach. ► have (got) a cold· She’s staying at home today because she’s got a cold. ► be getting a cold (=be starting to have a cold)· I think I might be getting a cold. ► get ... comeuppance![]() · The exhibition has received a lot of compliments from the public. ► get/obtain a confession· Threats must not be used in order to obtain confessions. ► get somebody’s consent (also obtain somebody’s consent formal)· Your solicitor will need to obtain your signed consent. ► get in contact (=manage to communicate)· Where can I get in contact with you while you are away? ► win/get a contract· They won a contract to supply 37 passenger trains to Regional Railways. ► have (got) a cough· I’ve had a cough for weeks now. ► get/catch a cough· A lot of people get coughs at this time of year. ► receive/get/have coverage· The exhibition has received extensive coverage in the press. ► got it cracked![]() ![]() ![]() · They bought all their furniture on credit. ► get/obtain credit (=be allowed to buy something on credit)· The economic situation is making it more difficult for people to get credit. ► got ... crocked![]() ![]() ![]() (=makes you do something that you are trying not to do)· Curiosity got the better of me and I opened her diary. ► get custody· She was determined to prevent Mike getting custody of Adam. ► get a cut (on something)· I fell and got a bad cut on my head. ► It gets dark![]() (=buy something at a good price)· He thought he had got a good deal. ► get/gain a degree· She worked hard and got a good degree. ► get your deposit back· You'll get your deposit back when all the bills have been paid. ► get/become depressed· If you get depressed, talk to someone about it. ► get what you deserve (=experience something bad after you have behaved badly)· I like films where the bad guys get what they deserve. ► deserve all/everything you get (=deserve any bad things that happen to you)· She's behaved really stupidly and she deserves all she gets. ► get up from your desk· He got up from his desk to welcome the visitors. ► get ... developed![]() (=find yourself in a difficult situation)· Three people were rescued from a boat that had got into difficulties. ► get ... diploma![]() (=ask someone for directions)· I went into a petrol station to get directions. ► get/receive a discount· You get a discount if you book more than ten tickets. ► get discouraged![]() (also contract a disease formal)· He caught the disease while travelling in Africa. ► get into a dispute (=become involved)· We don’t want to get into a dispute with them. ► get a divorce (=end your marriage)· Their marriage had never been happy and in the end they got a divorce. ► getting divorced![]() (=arrange for one to come to you)· In the middle of the night we decided to get the doctor. ► get the door (=open or close it for someone)· Could you get the door for me? ► getting dressed![]() ![]() (=understand the general meaning of what someone is saying) ► buy/get somebody a drink![]() (=in a pub or a bar)· It’s my turn to buy you a drink. ► be/get hooked on drugs informal (=be/get addicted)· She got hooked on drugs, and ended up homeless. ► come off/get off drugs (=stop taking drugs permanently)· It was years before I was able to come off drugs. ► get drunk![]() (=become dry)· Come inside and get dry. ► be/get/come home early· Your father said he’d be home early. ► get up/wake up/be up early· Set the alarm for six – I have to be up early tomorrow. ► get something to eat (=prepare or buy some food)· I’m sure you can get something to eat on the train. ► get/gain an edge over somebody/something (=gain a small advantage over someone or something else)· A well trained workforce is a key factor in gaining a competitive edge over our rivals. ► get/receive an education· Some children grow up without receiving any education. ► get/receive an email· Within seconds, I got an email confirming the booking. ► get/become embarrassed· Sometimes I get embarrassed, and I start to stutter. ► get/become emotional![]() · The men hope to find employment in the construction industry. ► get encouragement (=be given encouragement)· She got a lot of encouragement from her friends. ► get to/reach the end of something· The 40 year-old power station has now reached the end of its operating life. ► getting engaged![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() · I don’t get enough exercise. ► get/gain experience· He suggested that I should gain some experience in a related industry like travel. ► get/obtain/seek advice from an expert (=ask an expert for information or advice)· Don’t make big financial decisions without first seeking advice from an expert. ► got ... exposure![]() · Your eyesight gradually deteriorates with age. ► get your facts right/straight (=make sure that what you say or believe is correct)· You should get your facts straight before making accusations. ► get your facts wrong· It’s no use putting together a beautifully-written argument if you get your facts wrong. ► won’t get that far![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (=become involved in a fight)· The two men got into a fight over a girl. ► got a first in![]() (=book it)· I’ll be there tomorrow morning if I can get a flight. ► get on/off a flight· She’d just got off a flight from Buenos Aires. ► got the flu![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() · Wait here while I get the car out of the garage. ► get the giggles (=start to giggle)· Now every time he looks at me I get the giggles. ► get the gist![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() · It was great that he got that goal so late in the game. ► get a grade· He had always gotten good grades. ► get/obtain a grant· You may be able to get a grant to learn a trade. ► get a grip (=hold something that is hard to hold firmly)· I got a good grip on the rope and pulled myself up. ► get into groups· The teacher asked the students to get into groups. ► get into a habit (=start doing something regularly or often)· Try to get into the habit of walking for 30 minutes each day. ► get out of a habit (=stop doing something regularly or often)· She couldn’t get out of the habit of saying 'sorry'. ► have/get a haircut![]() ![]() ![]() (=be made to experience problems)· Liz is getting a lot of hassle about the claim from her insurance company. ► give somebody/get/have a head start![]() (=regularly have a headache)· He often gets headaches at school. ► somebody's hearing gets worse (also somebody's hearing deteriorates)· The medication seemed to make her hearing get worse. ► get ... heavy![]() · She gets no help from her husband. ► get/receive help from somebody· You will be able to get confidential help from your doctor. ► get/be given a hero’s welcome (=be treated as a hero when you arrive somewhere)· The team were given a hero’s welcome when they returned to the city. ► get het up![]() British English, get/have the hiccups American English ► get a good hiding![]() ![]() (=take a drug to make yourself high) ► get the hint (=to understand a hint)· I looked hopefully at the cake, but he didn't get the hint. ► get/take hold of something (=start holding something)· Wallace took hold of Fred’s jacket and pulled him roughly backwards. ► come/get/reach etc home (=arrive at your home) ► got hooked![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (=deal successfully with a problem) ► get hurt![]() ![]() · She got the idea from an article in a magazine. ► get/develop an illness· She developed the illness when she was in her 50s. ► get an impression· What sort of impression did you get of the city? ► get independence· The country eventually got its independence in 1960. ► get infected![]() · She got a nasty throat infection which meant she couldn’t sing. ► reduce inflation/get inflation down· The government has promised to reduce inflation to 3%.· The government's top priority is to get inflation down to 2%. ► get/receive information· It is vital that people receive the information they need. ► get an injury informal (=suffer an injury)· He couldn’t take the chance of getting an injury. ► get/have an inquiry (=receive it)· We’ve already had a lot of inquiries about membership of the new sports centre. ► get inspiration from something· He gets much of his inspiration from the classical poets. ► get insurance informal:· I'm thinking of getting house insurance. ► get an interview· He was one of only five people to get an interview out of more than 100 people who applied. ► get/receive an invitation· Did you get an invitation to Janet's party? ► get itchy![]() · He got out of jail after five years for armed robbery. ► get/find a job· Eventually, Mary got a job as a waitress. ► get a joke (=understand a joke and find it funny)· She never gets my jokes. ► gets his just deserts![]() ![]() · He got a kick on the ankles from Anne. ► get some kip![]() · Once you've got the knack, you'll never forget how to do it. ► getting to know![]() (also gain/acquire knowledge formal)· He gets all his knowledge about politics from watching the television. ► get a laugh (also draw a laugh British English written) (=be laughed at)· Most of his jokes didn’t even get a laugh. ► get a laugh out of somebody (=make someone laugh)· I always managed to get a laugh out of my audience. ► get a lawyer· If you are charged with breaking the law, you will need to get a lawyer. ► get laid![]() · How much annual leave do you get? ► get a letter (also receive a letter formal)· I got a letter from my mother. ► get/gain/obtain a licence· New private pilots must fly for at least fifty hours before getting their licences. ► get light![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() · She got a loan from the bank. ► break/get loose (=escape) ► be/get lost in the post![]() British English, be/get lost in the mail American English ► got ... lost![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() informal (=be lucky)· They’re not a great team - they just got lucky. ► gets luggage· What happens if my luggage gets lost? ► get/be lumbered with something![]() ![]() ![]() · Did we get any mail this morning? ► get/gain/receive a majority· If no one gets an overall majority, the vote is repeated. ► receive/obtain/get a mandate· On this issue he does seem to have received a clear mandate from the electorate. ► get married (=to have a wedding)· Did you know that they are going to get married? ► got ... mashed![]() ![]() (also take somebody’s meaning British English) (=understand what someone is saying in an indirect way)· He’s not like other people, if you get my meaning. ► get a measurement· You get a more accurate measurement holding the tape this way. ► get a medal (also receive a medal formal)· She received a medal from the Society of Arts. ► get/receive a mention· This type of research rarely gets a mention in the media. ► got ... into ... mess![]() (also receive a message formal)· Didn’t you get my message? ► have/get a migraine![]() ![]() (also make mischief) (=do things that cause trouble or damage)· You spend too much time getting into mischief! ► got ... mixed up![]() ![]() ![]() · We couldn't get a mortgage. ► fall/get behind with the mortgage (=be unable to pay enough money each month)· He fell behind with the mortgage when he lost his job. ► get on/off the motorway· We got on the motorway near Watford. ► get/keep things moving![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() especially British English (=suddenly start behaving in a threatening way) ► get back to nature![]() ![]() · Everyone gets nervous before a big game. ► never get· I never get to bed before 11. ► get a newspaper (=buy one regularly)· We don’t get a newspaper; we tend to watch the news on TV. ► get down to the nitty-gritty![]() · The film got the nomination for Best Drama. ► getting ... nowhere fast![]() ![]() · He received the offer of a place at Cambridge University. ► get an opportunity· I decided to go, as I might never get this opportunity again. ► get organized![]() ![]() (=go to places where you can meet people) ► get an overview![]() · I wanted to get an overview of the main environmental concerns. ► the pain gets worse· If the pain gets any worse, see your doctor. ► get into a panic· There’s no need to get into a panic. ► be/become/get paranoid![]() (=be elected as a member of parliament)· Tony Blair first entered Parliament in 1983. ► get a part· I was thrilled when I was told I’d got the part. ► passengers get on/off a bus/plane etc· The bus stopped and half the passengers got off. ► get a passport (also obtain a passport formal)· It took quite a long time to get a new passport. ► get/receive a pension· They receive the basic state pension. ► get permission (also obtain/receive permission formal)· We'll need to get permission to film in the museum.· You must obtain permission from the owners before viewing the property. ► get a permit· You have to get a special permit in order to visit the Saiq plateau. ► get a perspective· When you get to my age, you get a different perspective on life. ► get/see something in perspective (=judge the importance of something correctly by considering it in relation to other things)· You’ve got to take a wider view and get things in perspective. ► get on the phone to somebody (=call them)· We got on the phone to the hospital straight away. ► got a phone call![]() (=take one successfully)· Did you get some good photos in Greece? ► get a photograph (=take one successfully)· I got some brilliant photographs of the desert. ► have/get first pick (of something)![]() · Scientists have been trying to get a better picture of how the drug works. ► got here in one piece![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (also board a plane)· We got on the plane and found our seats. ► get off a plane· Would he ever see her again after they got off the plane? ► get pleasure from/out of something· Young children get a lot of pleasure from dressing up. ► put/get in a plug (for something)![]() (=make people understand it)· I think we got our point across. ► see/take/get somebody’s point (=understand or agree with it)· OK, I take your point. But it’s not that easy. ► get/come (straight) to the point (=talk about the most important thing immediately)· I haven't got much time so let's get straight to the point. ► get the point (=understand it)· He didn’t get the point at first. ► get to a point· You get to the point where ordinary things like climbing stairs are difficult. ► get a point informal (=score a point)· Our aim is to get as many points as possible. ► get something in the post (=receive it)· Did you get anything in the post today? ► something gets lost in the post· I'm afraid the cheque must have got lost in the post. ► get/gain power· Women were trying to gain power in a male-dominated world. ► get some practice· You must get as much practice as possible before the competition. ► get praise· His actions did not get the praise they deserved. ► get pregnant informal (=become pregnant)· She got pregnant when she was sixteen. ► get somebody pregnant (=make a woman pregnant, usually without planning to)· At least he didn't get you pregnant. ► get a present (=receive a present)· Children soon learn to enjoy giving presents as well as getting them. ► get a good/reasonable etc price (=be paid a particular amount for something)· Farmers now get a decent price for their crop. ► got into print![]() · The breakdown services say that women on their own get priority. ► come/get out of prison· The boy just come out of prison after doing two years for assault. ► get a prize (also receive a prize formal)· The winner gets a prize.· If your letter is published, you will receive a £5 prize. ► get publicity (also receive publicity)· Climate change is getting a lot of publicity.· Such studies have received a lot of publicity. ► gain/get a purchase on something![]() British English (also gain/obtain a qualification formal)· I want to get the qualifications so that I can become a doctor. ► get caught in the rain (=be outside when it starts raining)· Did you get caught in the rain? ► gets a bum rap![]() ![]() · The Department of Computer Science received a top rating last year. ► get rattled![]() ![]() · We didn’t know what kind of reaction we would get. ► get ready![]() ![]() (also receive a warm etc reception formal)· As he came on, Rocky got a great reception from the crowd. ► receive/be given/get recognition· Younger women artists are now getting wider recognition. ► fall behind with the rent/get behind on the rent (=fail to pay your rent on time)· You could be evicted if you fall behind with the rent. ► get ... repaired![]() (also gain/acquire a reputation formal)· Over the years, the company has gained a reputation for making quality products.· I didn’t want to get a reputation as a troublemaker. ► get respect (=be treated with respect)· You get more respect if you dress smartly. ► get a positive etc response· She got an enthusiastic response to her suggestion. ► get some rest· You’d better get some rest if you’re driving back tonight. ► become/grow/get restless![]() · Louise eventually got her revenge by reporting him to the immigration service. ► get/receive your reward· If you work hard, you will get your reward. ► get rich· They just wanted to get rich.· get rich quick schemes ► get a ride American English:· I left the farm that night, and got a ride into town. ► get something right· For once, he got my name right. ► get round ... problem![]() (=develop a fixed order of doing things, or make someone do this)· Try to get your baby into a routine. ► got run over![]() ![]() · She’s now earning a good salary as an interpreter. ► regain/get back/recover your sanity![]() (also gain/derive satisfaction from something formal)· I get a lot of satisfaction from teaching.· He derived great satisfaction from knowing his son had followed in his footsteps. ► get scared (=start to feel scared)· It was now completely dark and I was getting scared. ► got into ... scrapes![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (also be given a sentence)· She was given a three-year prison sentence. ► On your marks, get set, go![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() · I got a shock when I saw how thin he had become. ► get over/recover from a shock· He hasn’t got over the shock of losing his job yet. ► get the shock of your life (=get a very big shock)· He got the shock of his life when he found out who I was. ► get some shut-eye![]() (=become ill)· The boy got sick, and he just got worse and worse. ► get sidetracked![]() · Reports from the area suggest the situation has worsened. ► get skeeved out![]() ![]() (=succeed in starting to sleep)· Last night I couldn’t get to sleep. ► go back/get back to sleep (=sleep again after waking up)· He shut his eyes and went back to sleep. ► get some sleep (=sleep for a while)· You’d better get some sleep. ► get ... smack![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() · We have reached the stage where no-one is safe to walk our streets at night. ► get a stain out (also get rid of a stain) (=remove it)· You’ll never get that stain out. ► get a stain on something· She didn’t want to get a stain on her new dress. ► get stale![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() · On your first day at work, you want to get off to a good start. ► take/get a statement from somebody· I asked the police why they didn’t take a statement from me four years ago. ► get straight to the point![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (=happen to start talking about it)· We somehow got onto the subject of detective stories. ► get back to a subject· Somehow I just knew in the end we would get back to the subject of money. ► get somebody off a subject (=make them talk about something else)· It was difficult to get him off the subject of cars. ► get/draw support· The plan drew wide support from parents. ► get/have a surprise· We got a surprise when we got home and found him waiting for us. ► have/get somebody/something sussed![]() · I thought at least I’d get some sympathy from you. ► get up from/leave the table· She stood up from her chair and left the table. ► get ... tan![]() (also acquire a taste for something formal) (=to start to like something)· At university she developed a taste for performing. ► take/get a taxi· We took a taxi to the hotel. ► get into/out of a taxi· He got into a taxi outside the station. ► have/get/receive a telephone call![]() British English (=people become annoyed)· People were pushing each other, and tempers were becoming frayed. ► get there![]() ![]() · As the recession proceeds, things will get worse. ► get ... thrashing![]() · I get such a thrill out of skydiving. ► get through/make it through (=reach a place after a difficult journey) ► get through![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() · We never get time to do anything together. ► got tonsillitis![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() informal (=used to say that when a situation becomes difficult, strong people take the necessary action to deal with it) ► get tough![]() · I took the first train home. ► get on/board a train· At Stoke, another passenger boarded the train. ► get off a train· He got off the train at Flushing. ► get/have/receive treatment· Two boys received treatment for gunshot wounds. ► keep/get (something) in trim![]() ![]() informal (=discover the truth)· The police will eventually get to the truth of the matter. ► get the truth out of somebody (=make someone tell you the truth)· I’ll get the truth out of her, whatever it takes! ► gain/get/develop an understanding· Scientists continued to gain a greater understanding of the effects of radiation. ► gets underway![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() · She had a clear view of the street from her window. ► get a virus (also contract a virus formal)· He does not know when he contracted the virus. ► get a visa (also obtain a visa formal)· He was having difficulties getting a visa. ► get the vote![]() · You’ve got what you wanted, so you might as well leave. ► got waylaid![]() (=become thinner or stay thin)· How can I keep my weight down? ► get/keep the weight off (=become or stay thinner)· I changed my eating habits so I’d keep the weight off. ► get/receive a welcome· He received a warm welcome. ► get well![]() · We both got very wet when we tried to give the dog a bath. ► get something wet· I didn’t want to get my feet wet. ► get/catch a whiff of something![]() (=get what you want)· She wanted him to leave, and she got her wish. ► get something to work![]() (=start work)· They set to work cutting down trees and brushwood. ► get ... worked up![]() · You should have called me. I was getting worried. ► got enough to worry about![]() · The recession was getting worse. ► get something wrong· They’ve got their sums wrong. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► along· And we did get along fine.· I took it without a moment of hesitation and we got along very well together.· Wolves and Goblins seem to get along very well, and the two races have thrived together.· Many people get along using the same programs and never move on to new versions.· She said she does not get along well with her children and can not get them to clean.· We got along, all that time.· He has allowed the country to see that it can get along without Washington.· But last spring, they seemed more than players with talents that fit well together and friends that got along comfortably. ► around· Good thing you got around to it, weighing her down and all that, getting her nice and heavy.· Growers can get around the ban by planting vines for quality wines rather than table wines.· A few news articles eventually appeared; word got around on the East Coast and Midwest.· We never got around to buying a quilt, although Selina knows feathers make me sneeze.· She was forced to rely on a wheelchair to get around.· Julian had never got around to asking, but now he knew that it had been Guy Hanthorpe.· Enter the Internet as a way to get around parental censorship. ► away· But, somehow, Howey gets away with it.· It took her longer to get away.· Maybe he couldn't get away and, after all, he had been wonderful to her earlier.· And very often, they could get away with that without paying any price at all.· When he is perched precariously on a sandbag at the time, however, you could just about get away with charging extra.· How is it that they are getting away with this fishing expedition among 90 people?· So like many others, my father went to Beirut to get away. ► back· By the time we got back to the caravan that night we were all whacked.· He got back in the car even though he was nearly killed and partially blinded by a wreck in 1994.· They are saying they want to get back to the point where their hard work brought frequent, real, deep satisfaction.· When the sergeant finished his beer, he returned to the station and got back behind the desk.· It was nice to find it waiting for us when we got back from Telford - a change from all the bills!· Miguel waited for his car to pass by them before he got back into the car, his hands cold and trembling.· Let us get back to the main argument.· You get back into your old routine and convince yourself that it is not as bad as you thought. ► better· But as the evening moved on she discovered she was getting better at her job.· She still needed hospital care but certainly seemed to be getting better.· I can't help feeling that this will make things worse for most people before they get better.· To keep getting better, you must improve.· The bail arm button at the front is responsive and I found gets better with use.· The only thing we can do is get better.· I just thought I better get something but once these attacks start it's a bit too late to take anything really.· We better get the off before sunset. ► home· She'd give Gloria a piece of her mind when she got home!· As soon as she got home, the telephone began ringing continually.· Every day I considered myself lucky to get home from school without serious injury.· He waited until we got home before shoving me into the wall behind my bedroom door.· How could I live up to them when I got home?· We got home in record time.· I turn around to ask her if she knows how I can get home.· When I get home at night, I bring out my kanji book and find the characters. ► in· A word is as much as you will get in edgeways.· At that stage I'd have agreed to anything just to get in.· Fifteen years ago, students came to me with this priority list of questions: Where can I get in?· He or she had taken trouble over the arrangement of the facts and in getting in as much relevant information as possible.· The hammock she had given up weeks ago; she could not have got out of it if she had got in.· Off she's been at nights; couldn't get in quick enough and couldn't get out quick enough.· Get in and outa water when I say. ► never· Masklin thought: if Dorcas were here, we'd never get him to leave.· But that old squirrel never got far from the next pounce.· They could never get him to tell anything about the life he had lived before he came to Knockglen.· The 17, 248 sheep in attendance never got things to eardrum-shattering decibels, which was both unusual and a relief.· In one swoop the feeling swallowed her up and she had never got rid of it since.· I never got to know Ed that well.· While Stavrogin never gets to see Tikhon, the immediate future holds murder in store for Shatov.· You can never get used to it. ► off· It's time to s t or get off the pot chaps.· Yet diesel gets off easily when it comes to pollution controls.· A small number of cooperatives and self-managed enterprises have got off to a good start.· It may be so, but we have to get off that shit.· We got off and took cover for a while, then came up and got another bus to Fulham.· And Alice had better get off her high horse and realize there was more to life than mooning over Lester Stoner.· I got on the subway and had to get off because I was feeling sick.· A new crew member arrives at the boat, gets a bad feeling and abruptly gets off. ► on· The train came in and I got on.· Bush's low-key message is that the important thing is to get on with the job.· He was a cheerful chap and we got on terribly well.· For the time being we got on comfortably, like a couple.· Families are influenced by many factors besides how well individual members get on with each other.· In an earlier world the architect got on with the drawings.· This time, he convinced himself, he would confront his fears and get on with his life.· He wanted to know how I'd been getting on, and who'd been helping me out. ► out· Rather than inciting its detainees to try and get out, Le Portalet probably taunted them with the impossibility of such a thing.· For I had been planning for years to get out of corporate life-and now I had finally done it.· Buried under debris for hours till he was got out.· Jen handed me the computer and got out so she could see them, too.· I got out silently at the next roundabout.· Just get out there and sing.· We've got to get out!· One day, several weeks before, Harold came running up to me as I was getting out of my car. ► there· In Chester one shop had one copy left and would save it for me if I could get there that afternoon.· He was to take office just as soon as the snow-clogged streets of Manhattan were cleared enough for him to get there.· When they get there the china cabinet is still in one piece but the budgie is dead.· He walked over to the other agents and said, Hey, you know who you got there?· Religion can be part of the technique you use to get there in an age where technology is supreme.· There were two ways to get there: a 120-kilometer, four-hour drive around the bay, or the ferry.· We looked at some mouldy bread and started to wonder how the mould first got there.· I was up there getting the wood when Ted turned up. ► through· At any one moment, thousands of users may be trying to get through to the most popular sites.· Officers in the field did on occasion have to struggle to get through to an official's home number.· A glitch in the customer-service software left customers unable to get through to help lines.· But residents say this will make it difficult for emergency vehicles to get through.· At last the message got through.· It was getting through to the readers on a human level that counted.· I had only to get through so many weeks, so many months, and everything would be as it was. ► together· I got together a bit of money - and there I was, on to the next part of the journey.· We get together, start whining, and then we go on strike.· As a result, record labels and publishers are trying to get together some form of code of ethics on sampling.· Companies that get together no longer need as many accountants or vice presidents of marketing as each had before the merger.· Four times a year Cromadex designates training days when sales people from various centres get together.· On Saturday afternoon, they got together for the fourth time.· Get together a range of things to bash.· Encourage the student to get together with a classmate to work through assignments. ► up· But the day when he gets up there to 30, it all changes, it really does.· Paradise, get up, the old maestro has come to see you.· I get up early in the morning and read, then go to the lectures, then read again at night.· Alice hurriedly put out the cigarette and got up to empty the ash tray.· She got up and they shook hands.· When the timer goes off, he may get up.· Pat was so incensed he got up at once and hit Jock, and Mrs Lennox screamed.· Finally I got up the nerve to check him into the state treatment center up north. NOUN► bed· Don't worry, the police are good at getting solicitors out of bed on Sundays.· And staying awake long enough to get our kids into bed.· On Sunday night Shiona got ready for bed, knowing that by next morning Janice would be gone.· In the hotel, Jen cleaned up and got into bed.· It is much better to get out of bed and return after a short period when you feel more tired.· He also began to get weaker and weaker until he could not get out of bed.· She got ready for bed and then stood on the balcony looking at the moonlit night and the mountains.· As soon as they get an empty bed. ► car· The clock on St John's kirk struck twelve as she got into her car.· I only got in the car to go to church.· Loyalist killers opened fire as the man was getting out of a car.· Some howled and some just stared at us as we got out of the car.· I honestly don't get this car.· Solution: We set up a station on the ground floor so drivers can pay their fees before getting in their cars.· At eight o'clock he got in his car and went to the office. ► chance· Now the authorities say she has little chance of getting them back.· Does he have a chance to get a medal?· Like the sun's rays, sunbeds accelerate ageing and increase the chances of getting skin cancer.· It is a legacy of his past monogamy: Choose well, for it may be the only chance you will get.· A thousand miles from Bristol for all the chance she had of getting away.· Tuesday afternoon Decide to give the rich a chance to get richer.· Compact aims to improve your chances of getting a worthwhile job, when you want one.· That way, you stand a better chance of getting the impatient reader to absorb the essence of your message. ► foot· The other guard managed to get to his feet, but something was growing in the air in front of him.· I couldn't possibly get the peg in the door before he got his foot in it.· He could get his feet on the ground by filling a lefty bullpen need.· When they saw her, they got quickly to their feet.· There was no call, and both got to their feet and went back to work.· He got to his feet and pulled on his jacket, heading for the front door.· When they started, there wasn't enough water to get their feet wet. ► idea· You get hold of Charles Julian and see if he's got any ideas.· That was how he got the idea about the apple trees for his story.· And get no ideas about wrestling with me, Liu Chang.· He liked to record his music as soon as he got an idea.· They also wanted to get away from the idea of the traditional rock tour.· I definitely get the idea they want to send me home in a box.· In fact, when my Aunt Peg got the idea to scare her friends, she'd forgotten all about Mrs Sugar.· Del Plonka recalls that some one once got the bright idea of pumping water from the Saigon River into nearby tunnels. ► job· My father had managed to get her a job in a friend's office just off Hatton Garden.· In all cases, the effective use of power was essential in getting the job done.· He didn't get a job for years.· Two of its producers got jobs as food handlers for Food Lion and worked there wearing tiny hidden cameras and microphones.· It was always assumed that they would get a job, a home, a wife and children, in that order.· Every generous inch a military man, Groves made important concessions to Oppenheimer in the interest of getting the job done.· He's got a job and everything going for him, and yet still he teams up with Billy.· The same sponsor then got him a job as the youngest assistant prosecutor in Cook County history. ► look· Town should be unchanged, but top scorer, Craig Maskell might get a look in.· This visit is only to get a look inside, to stake out the room for future reference.· Nobody else gets much of a look in.· She stopped and glanced up to get a good look at him.· Flush fitting sides mean you get the look of a built in cooker is so desired.· The best nights for getting a first look, weather permitting, will be Thursday and Friday.· Vet was still popular but the other two didn't get a look in among the hundreds of answers. ► lot· They've got the lot, dragged along by singer Patrick, a John Lydon sneer-a-like in an Oxfam suit.· We've got a lot of flushing to do.· I had been getting a lot of this.· I got a lot of stuff for free, a lot of people helped.· The league table shows they've got a lot of work to do though.· A year ago, Mitchell got a lot of work in preseason because Plummer was hurt.· I don't know whether she's changed or not, she's got an awful lot of growing up to do.· I get that way a lot. ► message· He got one message to me.· The caller gets a recorded message that says you are not receiving blocked calls.· Do you ever wish you could get a message to somebody quickly when they are out and about?· Like I got a message or something for you.· And restaurants are getting the message.· I get fax messages printed out through my phone line in the hospital.· If the Minister has not got the message, perhaps he had better be given it.· And worse, I think he somehow got the message across to you. ► money· People think that her half-brother sent the man to get money from her, and that he shared the profits.· So you need a good accountant to get the money for you.· It is often possible to get money at much lower cost without risking your home, he said.· Besides, we had to get some money to people, as Judge Moran once said.· If share prices fall over that time, a safety net guarantees you will get your money back.· Q: How did you go about getting the money?· The accused and a couple of friends staged a false robbery to get the money from the victim.· In the second scandal, bail bondsmen were getting their money back from the courts after their customers jumped bail. ► trouble· He got into trouble with the police and went away.· Payroll taxes get you into trouble, and withheld payroll taxes get you into big trouble.· I was angry at the system, and at him for getting into trouble.· Those are the kids who get in trouble.· She accused Nanny of making up stories about her and saying bad things to get Frankie into trouble.· First, they are misguided and are likely to get you into trouble.· Mum got you into trouble all right with me, didn't she?· Then he could think of a way to react that would help him get what he wanted without getting him into trouble. VERB► hope· Let's hope he doesn't get eaten after mating.· For a couple of years, the board kept quiet about our financial situation, hoping that it would get better.· In the 70's we had one of the best pitches in the league, so let's hope it gets sorted out.· They hoped he would get used to the texture, smell, and taste of the apple.· They congregate off campus before and after school and during lunch, hoping not to get busted by passing teachers and administrators.· If you don't know these things how can you hope to get anything right? ► let· If Madreidetic's anything like as unpleasant as their language, why should I let them get away with piracy?· Jody keeps her in. Let her get it out of her system, Jody thinks.· Unroll the carpet and let it get acclimatised to the room's atmosphere and temperature overnight before laying.· Munro never lets you get away with a facile, one-dimensional take.· I pressed her to me and let her get it over with.· I did not let the silver bowl get dull.· She was a fool to let anyone get round her.· It is time to let some one else get in and have their run at it. ► try· I stood watching Harvey, trying to get beyond his moods to the man underneath.· I try to get other players to help him out, and he seems to be a very good learner.· Yes, he was trying to get a divorce but he couldn't.· We are trying to break the speech patterns of these children, trying to get them to speak properly.· There was a resolution he tried to get passed every year, condemning the invasion and calling for a withdrawal.· He was trying to get a grip on the world.· Meg tried to get up to see, but with a gentle pressure he pushed her back down.· And if we were lawyers we could spend all our time trying to get to the truth. ► want· I didn't want to get into trouble.· I definitely want to get back in.· I thought years ago that you could go as far as you wanted, if you got a big enough rock.· They know Ijust want to get the job done.· He wanted to get away to think clearly.· You want to get the boat and the treasure to the surface of the water so that you can see it better.· I didn't want to get you involved in the fighting.· If you want water, get it. PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► get somebody back► get behind somebody► get somebody down 1receive [transitive] to receive something that someone gives you or sends you:
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