Joanne is getting over her illness. Joanne is recovering from her illness.

Alice is getting on at university. Alice is going to start university.

The teacher gave us a test, and I manage to get out of it. I received a good grade.

Janet got her own back on Susan for breaking her camera. Janet took revenge on Susan.

Mr. Walton must be getting on for sixty. Mr. Walton is over sixty years old.

Itried to get through to the sales department, but was cut off. I tried to visit the sales department.

I couldn't get into the book I was supposed to read for the FCE. I couldn't find the book I was supposed to read for the

Sometimes, Jeanette gets my back up. Sometimes, Jeanette annoys me.

This homework is really difficult. Let's get it over with. Let's not do this homework.

Mark is always getting at me. Mark is always criticizing me.

He stole lots of money, and got away with it. He stole lots of money, and ran away.

Whatever I say to Bob, I can't seem to get through to him. Bob can't hear me.

I think Sean got out of bed on the wrong side this morning. I think Sean woke up late this morning.

When I tried to explain the situation to Rebecca, she got hold of the worng en of the stick. Rebecca misunderstood me.

The teacher told me to get my act together. The teacher told me to get myself organized and start working.

'Come on! Get a grip pn yourself!' 'Stop misbehaving!'

'Get away!' 'I don't believe you!'

'Get a life!' 'Start looking after yourself.'