Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing get, including its inflections. Clear word filter
get a move on
CEFR B1to hurry up
get something off your chest
CEFR B1To finally say something that has been worrying you, so you feel relieved.
get the ball rolling
CEFR B1To start an activity or process.
get the picture
CEFR B1to understand a situation, especially after an explanation
get a grip
CEFR B2regain composure and think calmly after becoming upset
get a handle on
CEFR B2to gain understanding or control of a situation
get carried away
CEFR B2to become so excited or involved that you lose control
get caught with your pants down
CEFR B2be embarrassed or disadvantaged because you are unprepared
get cold feet
CEFR B2To suddenly become too nervous to do something you had planned.
get cracking
CEFR B2to start doing something quickly and energetically
get on like a house on fire
CEFR B2To get along extremely well and quickly become close.
get one's act together
CEFR B2to become organized and start performing effectively
get one's head (a)round
CEFR B2to manage to understand something difficult or surprising
get one's thoughts together
CEFR B2to calm down and organize your thinking before acting or speaking
get someone on board
CEFR B2to persuade someone to join or support a plan or project
get something straight
CEFR B2to make sure something is clearly understood or correct
get the show on the road
CEFR B2to begin a project or activity that has been delayed
get under someone's skin
CEFR B2To irritate or annoy someone deeply.
beat/get the hell out of something
CEFR C1to leave a place very quickly (get); or to defeat or hit something severely (beat)
get down to the nitty gritty
CEFR C1to deal with the most important or practical details of something
get your ducks in a row
CEFR C1to organize things carefully before acting
get your panties in a bunch
CEFR C1become unnecessarily upset or annoyed