Got it?

GOT IT?

​By the end of this lesson, you'll be better able to:

• Understand the different meanings and uses of the verb "to get"

• Talk using the verb "to get" in various contexts

• Understand and use phrasal verbs and idiomatic expressions with the verb "to get"

​​We can get some fish and chips on our way to the museum if we get hungry.

​I got thirsty...

​I got thirsty...

I became thirsty.

I wasn't thirsty before.

​... so I got a bottle of water.

​​... so I got a bottle of water.

I bought a bottle of water.

I received a bottle of water.
(someone gave it to me)

I took a bottle of water
(from the fridge, the cabinet...)

​​I got a new book.

​​I got a new book.

I bought a new book.

I received a new book.

The book was given to me as gift.

The book was sent to me through the subscription service.

I borrowed the book from the library.

​​I got myself a sandwich.

​​I got myself a sandwich.

I bought a sandwich.

I made a sandwich.

I took a sandwich.
(from the fridge, the cabinet, the bag, the cooler...)

​​The fastest way to get to Central London is by Tube.

I've got a message confirming my reservation.

Hopefully we will get a table at that fancy restaurant.

The new restaurant got a positive rating on Google.


Can you get me the menu, please?

I got the concept of the menu once the waiter explained it.