Phrases & Expressions

To be discovered or apprehended while doing something wrong.

• He got caught stealing.
• Don't get caught breaking the rules.

To become intoxicated by drinking too much alcohol.

• He got drunk at the party.
• Be careful not to get drunk.

To formally agree to marry someone.

• They got engaged on Valentine's Day.
• She got engaged to her boyfriend.

To improve your physical condition and become healthier.

• I want to get in shape.
• He got in shape for the summer.

To carry on doing something, especially after a break.

• Get on with your work.
• They seem to get on well together.

To move so that you don't block someone or stop interfering with their activity.

• If you're not helping prepare dinner, please get out of the way — the kitchen is crowded.
• Get out of the way! That truck is backing up and might run you over.

To recover from an illness, a shock or an unhappy experience.

• It took her months to get over the breakup.
• He's getting over the flu.

To dispose of something unwanted or troublesome.

• We finally got rid of our spider problem.
• I need to get rid of these old clothes.

To talk about something that has been worrying you, in order to feel better.

• I had to get it off my chest.
• Tell me what's wrong; you'll feel better once you get it off your chest.

To be unable to move or proceed.

• I got stuck in traffic for an hour.
• The car got stuck in the mud.