get (one)

get (one)

1. verb To thoroughly understood one's personality. He just gets me—I don't even have to say anything, and he knows exactly what I need.2. expression Look at one (typically so the speaker can mock them). Always used as an imperative. Get him! What is that ridiculous outfit he's got on? Get the dork over there with the bowl cut.See also: get

get something (for an amount of money)

to buy something for a certain amount of money. I got my car for only $1500. She got her dinner for a song.

get something

 and get it 1. to receive punishment. Bill broke the window, and he's really going to get it. John got it for arriving late at school. 2. to receive the meaning of a joke; to understand a joke. John told a joke, but I didn't get it. Bob laughed very hard, but Mary didn't get it.

get

 on 1. to get along; to thrive. Well, how are you two getting on? We are getting on okay. 2. Go to get on something and get on (with someone).

get you!

INFORMALPeople say get you! to show that they think that someone is acting as if they are more important, rich or successful than they really are. Get you in your fancy clothes!See also: get

get you (him, her

, etc.)! said as an invitation to notice or look at someone, especially in order to criticize or ridicule them. informalSee also: get

get

/have (someone's) number To determine or know someone's real character or motives.

get

/have the best of To outdo or outwit; defeat: My opponent got the best of me in the debate.

get

/have the better of To outdo or outwit; defeat.

get

/have the drop on To achieve a distinct advantage over.

get

/have the worst of it To suffer a defeat or disadvantage.

get

/lay (one's) hands on To get possession of; acquire or obtain.

get

/put it all together Slang To unify and harmonize one's resources so as to perform with maximal effectiveness.

get

/sink (one's) teeth into Slang To be actively involved in; get a firm grasp of.