Phrases & Expressions

For enjoyment.

• I play tennis for fun.
• We painted the old fence green just for fun.

To return to a place, especially your home.

• What time did you get back home?
• We got back from our holiday late last night.

To enter a car, taxi or building.

• Get in the car, we're leaving.
• The door was locked, so we couldn't get in.

To become someone's husband or wife in an official ceremony.

• They got married last year.
• When did you get married?

To leave a place or vehicle.

• Get out of the car, please.
• We need to get out of here now.

To continue doing something.

• Please go on with your story.
• She went on talking even after everyone had left.

To leave your home to go to a social event or for entertainment.

• We go out every Friday night.
• She asked him if he wanted to go out this weekend.

Used to show you understand.

• Turn left at the light. — Got it.
• Got it, thanks.

To develop from a child into an adult.

• I grew up in a small village near the sea.
• Children grow up so fast.

To give birth to a child.

• They're going to have a baby.
• She had a baby boy last week.