ENGLISH PHRASAL VERBS

                                                        

               PHRASAL VERBS WITH 'GET'

Get in

Meaning:

-         Enter a place; to gain access

Example:

-         If you want to get in, you will need the gate code and a key.

-         The train got in late.

-         The Republican candidate stands a good chance of getting in.

-         She first got into Parliament in 2005.

-         She got into London to study law.

Get on

Meaning:

-         Board or mount something

-         Becoming late

Example:

-         Please get on the bus as quickly as possible.

-         It’s getting on a bit and will be dark soon.

-         We get on the bus at the usual stop.

-         They are brother and sister but don’t get on very well.

Get Over

Meaning:

-         Overcome

Example:

-         I am trying to get over my fear of flying.

-         I was a little disappointed I did not get the job, but I got over it.

-         She managed to get over her shyness.

-         I had the flu all last week and I am still getting over it.

-         It was really hard when Kavin and I split up, but I got over it eventually.

Get through to

Meaning:

-         To be connected by phone or people

Example:

-         She got through to the wrong department.

-         Look, I can’t get through to this number.

-         We finally managed to get through to him and he agreed to get some therapy.

-         I feel I am not getting through to some of the kids in my class.

 

Author: 

Dr.M. Selvam

Assistant Professor of English

Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science

Coimbatore