Common English Phrases with 'Get'

Front

Get the impression

Back

think, have an idea or opinion.

Front

Get the wrong end of the stick

Back

to understand something in the wrong way.

Front

Get the chance

Back

have the opportunity.

Front

Get the joke

Back

understand the joke.

Front

Get to know

Back

discover what somebody or something is really like.

Front

Get hold of

Back

make contact with.

Front

Get rid of

Back

throw away, make yourself free of something or somebody.

Front

Get my own back on

Back

take revenge on someone.

Front

Get into trouble

Back

find yourself in a situation in which can be criticized or punished.

Front

Get out of the way

Back

move to one side to allow somebody or something to pass.