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1. The food was good. = It was good food. 2. You'll need better tools for this job. 3. The car is in good condition/shape. 4. There are some good restaurants in this neighborhood. 5. That was a good game. [=the game was exciting, people played well, etc.] 6. I'm afraid your work is just not good enough. 7. Keep up the good work. 8. “Would you hire her again?” “Yes, I would. She does good work.” 9. His most recent movie is no good. [=it is boring, poorly made, etc.] "

1. The food was good but not great. 2. He has done good but not outstanding work. "

1. good manners 2. good grammar 3. She speaks very good English. [=she uses correct pronunciation, grammar, etc.] "

1. Did you have a good time at the party? 2. We're expecting good weather for the weekend. 3. The soup tastes/smells good. 4. food that is good to eat 5. It feels good to sit down after so much walking. 6. It's a good feeling to know that we were able to help. 7. good [=happy] memories 8. I want to make a good [=favorable] impression on my future in-laws. 9. his rugged good looks [=attractive appearance] 10. You look good in that dress. = That dress looks good on you.

1. good and bad news 2. They've been together in good times and bad. 3. I had a good feeling about the meeting. 4. Things are looking pretty good for the company right now. 5. a good omen 6. I had the good luck/fortune to meet her when I was in New York. "

1. It's a good day for a sail. 2. We need to have a meeting. Is tomorrow good [=convenient] for you? 3. He's a good person to contact if you're ever in trouble. 4. I need tires that are good (for driving) in snow. 5. These tires aren't any good. = These tires are no good. "

1. She has a very good reason for being angry. 2. He showed good judgment in buying a small car. 3. She gave us some good advice. 4. That's a very good question/point. 5. She had the good sense to ask for help. [=she showed that she is able to think in a reasonable way by asking for help] 6. It's a good idea to arrive early. 7. “We'd better arrive early.” “Good idea/thinking.” "

1. a good deal/plan 2. a good risk/investment 3. a lot of good marketing ideas 4. It's a good time to be investing in the stock market. 5. Please accept our best wishes for your success. 6. “The plane arrived on time.” “That's good.” 7. Nothing good came of our efforts. 8. It's a good thing (that) you answered so quickly. = It was good that you answered so quickly. "

1. We paid a good price [=a low price] for the tickets. 2. The painting should fetch/bring a good price [=a high price] when it's sold. 3. Did you get good [=high] grades in school? 4. We found a good parking space near the restaurant. 5. She has good taste in clothes. [=she likes clothes that are fashionable, of high quality, etc.] "

1. a movie that has been getting good reviews 2. I've heard a lot of good things about you. "

1. “I'm ready to go when you are.” “Good. Let's get going.” 2. “I passed the exam!” “(Very) Good!” 3. “I passed the exam!” “Good for you!” = (chiefly Australia) “Good on you!” [=well done] "

1. I went home early because I wasn't feeling too/very good. [=I wasn't feeling well; I was feeling sick] 2. Her health is pretty good. = She's in pretty good health. 3. The patient was reported to be in good condition following surgery. 4. His hearing is still good but his eyesight is pretty poor/bad. 5. my good arm/leg [=the arm/leg that is not injured or weak] "

1. a good [=healthy, healthful] diet 2. good nutrition 3. You've been a good influence on the kids. 4. good habits 5. good cholesterol [=a type of cholesterol that helps prevent a disease that stops your blood from flowing easily] 6. Regular exercise is good for you. [=regular exercise makes you healthier] 7. Hot soup is good for a cold. [=hot soup makes you feel better when you have a cold] 8. Being with friends is especially good for him right now. "

1. a good person 2. good conduct/behavior 3. a woman/man of good character 4. Like most people, she has a good side and a bad side. 5. My intentions were good. 6. You did a good thing/deed when you helped that stranger. 7. He lived a good life. 8. It's hard to tell the good guys [=morally correct people/characters] from the bad guys in this movie. 9. She is admired for her many good works. [=for the many things she does to help poor people, sick people, etc.] 10. You should stay away from that guy. He's no good. [=he's a bad person] "

1. You've always been so good to me. 2. It was good of you to answer my request so quickly. 3. Would you be good enough to show me the way? = Would you be so good as to show me the way? [=would you please show me the way?] "

1. a good dog 2. The children were very good today. "

1. She's a very good golfer. 2. a good musician/doctor/cook 3. He was really good in his last movie. [=he acted very well] 4. I don't know if I'm good enough to make the team. 5. I have a good memory. [=I am good at remembering things] 6. a good sense of direction [=an ability to find your way easily in a new place] 7. an agent with a good eye for new talent [=an agent who is good at finding talented people who are not yet known or famous] 8. It's a great school where you know your kids are in good hands. [=with people who are able to teach and take care of them well] 9. I'm confident the café will be in good hands with you in charge. 10. She's very good at (playing) golf.

1. He's very good with his hands. [=he can easily make/do things with his hands] 2. She's good with children. [=she manages and interacts with children well; children like her and behave well when they are with her] "

1. He's good about writing everything down. [=he usually writes everything down] 2. I'm trying to be better about exercising. [=I'm trying to exercise more often] "

1. I feel good about what happened. [=I'm pleased by what happened] 2. She felt good that she had remembered his birthday. = She felt good about remembering his birthday. 3. Helping other people makes me feel good. 4. She didn't feel good about having to fire her secretary. "

1. She's in a good mood. [=a happy mood] 2. He has a good temper. [=he is good-tempered; he doesn't become angry easily] 3. Everyone was in good spirits. "

1. This offer is good only until the end of the month. 2. This offer is good for the remainder of the month. 3. Our old car should be good for a few more years. [=it should last a few more years; it should continue to operate for a few more years] "

1. Is the milk still good or has it gone bad? "

1. Good heavens! You startled me! 2. “Do you agree with him?” “Good God, no!” 3. (somewhat old-fashioned) Good gracious, I completely forgot! "

1. I heard a good joke the other day. 2. “He says he's never met her.” “That's a good one. [=that's amusing because it isn't true] I saw them together last week.” 3. She's always good for a laugh. [=she is always funny] "

1. The store has a good selection of products. 2. She won the election by a good [=considerable] margin. 3. He makes good money as a lawyer. = He makes a good living as a lawyer. [=he earns a lot of money] 4. They couldn't have succeeded without a good deal of luck. [=a lot of luck] 5. Things could be a good deal worse. [=things could be much worse] 6. Tourists have been coming to the area in good numbers. [=many tourists have been coming to the area] 7. an actress who has appeared in a good number of films [=in many films] "

1. He weighs a good 200 pounds. 2. We waited a good hour. [=we waited at least an hour] 3. There are a good 80 people here. "

1. If you give the machine a good kick, it might start working again. 2. Give the bottle a good shake before you open it. 3. Take a good look at this. 4. You just need (to get) a good night's sleep. 5. We were scared when it happened, but we had a good laugh about it later. "

1. He comes from a good family. 2. She thinks her son is too good for me. 3. It's a good neighborhood. "

1. She's a good [=close] friend of mine. = She and I are good friends. 2. my good friend/pal/buddy Joe "

1. He's been a good friend to me. 2. I'm trying to be a better sister. "

1. a good party member 2. a good Catholic "

1. I thought the ball/serve was good but my opponent said it was out. "

1. (basketball) The first foul shot was good, but he missed the second one. 2. (American football) The field goal was good. 3. (American football) The field goal was no good. [=the field goal was missed] "

1. “Would you like more coffee?” “No, thanks. I'm good.” 2. “Here's the money I owed you. So we're good now, right?” “Yeah, we're good.” [=we have settled our business; there is no longer any problem between us] "

1. The plan is as good as dead. 2. Those people as good as ruined the school with their foolish ideas! "

1. It's not a great restaurant, but in this part of the city, it's as good as it gets. "

1. There's nothing I enjoy more than spending time at home with my family. That's as good as it gets. "

1. I hit him good and hard. 2. He was good and angry. 3. I like my coffee good and hot. "

1. We'll leave when I'm good and ready. "

1. I'm good for a hundred dollars if you need a loan. "

1. Why won't you lend me the money? You know I'm good for it. [=you can trust me to pay it back] "

1. Good old John: you can always count on him to help. 2. I don't need fancy shoes. I prefer good old sneakers. 3. They were talking about the good old days. [=happy times in the past] "

1. We have all the tools and supplies we need, so we're good to go. "

1. There's no reason for her to be so unhappy. She really has it (pretty) good. 2. He's never had it so good. [=he has never been in such a favorable situation] "

1. The advice she gave us 10 years ago still holds good [=(more commonly) holds true] today. "

1. You'll take my advice if you know what's good for you. 2. She'll forget about the whole thing if she knows what's good for her. "

1. It's a story about a kid from a small town trying to make good in the big city. 2. The prisoners dug a tunnel under the fence and made good their escape. "

1. He made good his promise. 2. He made good on his promise. 3. They made good on their threat and forced the company to go out of business. "

1. The insurance company was required to make good on the loss. "

1. The contract obliges you to make good any damaged windows. "

1. The price of the car is too good to be true. There must be something wrong with it. 2. If it looks/seems too good to be true, it probably is. [=there is probably some cost or bad part you do not know about] "

1. “Show the ambassador in.” “Very good, sir.” "

1. the battle of good versus evil 2. Teachers can be a strong force for good. 3. the difference between good and bad "

1. They had to sacrifice lesser goods for greater ones. 2. What is life's highest/greatest good? "

1. You have to take the good with the bad. [=you have to accept both the good things and the bad things that happen to you] "

1. Parents must teach their children the difference between the good and the bad. "

1. She believes that the good go to heaven when they die and the bad go to hell. 2. Only the good die young. "

1. They cherished the good [=goodness] in him, overlooking the bad. 2. She believes there is some good in everyone. "

1. She did it for the good of the community. [=to help the community] 2. citizens working together for the common/public good [=to help or benefit everyone] 3. I know you don't want to do this, but it's for your own good. [=it will make you stronger, better, etc.] 4. They talk too much for their own good. [=they hurt themselves by talking too much] "

1. What good can possibly come of that? 2. No good came of our efforts. = Our efforts came to no good. [=our efforts did not produce a good or useful result] "

1. The store sells a variety of goods. 2. baked/canned goods 3. leather/paper goods 4. perishable goods such as milk, eggs, and produce 5. He's accused of selling stolen goods. 6. goods and services 7. a store that sells sporting goods [=products that are used for playing sports] "

1. He sold all of his worldly goods. [=all of his possessions] "

1. a goods lorry "

1. Would an apology be any good? [=any use] "

1. We knew we could count on him to deliver the goods. [=get the job done] "

1. She tried to make the community better by doing good. 2. She has done a lot of good in the community. "

1. I tried to convince him to change his mind, but it didn't do any good. [=I was unable to convince him] 2. He's been exercising more and it seems to be doing some good. 3. You can try, but it probably won't do much good. 4. It might do a little good. "

1. You should exercise more. It might do you (some) good. 2. Weeding regularly will do your garden good. [=will improve your garden] 3. The visit with her grandchildren did her a world/lot of good. = (Brit) The visit with her grandchildren did her a power of good. [=it was very good for her; it made her feel much better and happier] 4. What good does it do to bring an umbrella along [=why bring an umbrella along] if you are only going to leave it in the car? 5. What good is a college education when you can't get a job after you graduate? 6. What's the good of working hard if your boss doesn't give you any credit for it? 7. I could try talking to him, but what good would that do/be? He has already made up his mind. "

1. “When is she coming back?” “She's not coming back. She's gone for good.” "

1. She's in good with the boss. [=the boss likes her] "

1. I tried to convince him to change his mind, but it was no good, he wouldn't listen to me. 2. It's no good [=no use] talking to him. = It isn't any good talking to him. "

1. I tried to convince him to change his mind, but it wasn't much good. "

1. If the new policy requires the government to keep more accurate records, that's all to the good. [=that's a good thing; that's desirable] "

1. In the end, we were $100 to the good. [=we gained $100] "

1. If you ask me, that woman's up to no good. "

1. Things have been going good lately. 2. The team is doing good this year. 3. “How did you hit the ball today?” “Good.” "

1. The other team whipped us good. 2. That was a funny joke you played on him. You really got him good. [=he was completely fooled by the joke] 3. “They sure soaked you with that bucket of water.” “Yeah, they really got me good.” [=I got completely soaked with water] 4. (Brit) Clean it up good and proper. "

1. I haven't seen her for a good long time. [=a very long time] 2. There were a good many people [=a lot of people] at the meeting. 3. (chiefly Brit) Not all our students go on to university, but a good few [=quite a few] of them do. "

1. He got a new bicycle for his birthday. 2. I never did get an answer to my question. 3. I got a letter from my lawyer. 4. She got a phone call from her sister. 5. Did you get my message? 6. Can I get [=catch] a ride to town with you? [=will you give me a ride to town?] 7. You need to get your mother's permission to go. "

1. She hasn't been able to get a job. 2. It's nearly impossible to get [=make] a reservation at that restaurant. 3. If you want to be successful you need to get a good education. 4. It took us a while to get the waiter's attention. 5. She got a look at the thief. [=she managed to look at the thief] "

1. It took us a while to get a taxi. 2. It's hard to get good help these days. "

1. How much does he get [=make] a week? 2. I got $50 when I sold my old bicycle. = I got $50 for my old bicycle. 3. He's gotten a bad reputation (for himself). = He's gotten himself a bad reputation. 4. I got an “A” on my history exam! "

1. She got first prize in the essay contest. "

1. He got (himself) a new car at a great price. 2. “Did you get that dress at the mall?” “Yes, and I got it for only $20.” 3. Do you get [=subscribe to] the local newspaper? 4. I'll get the next round of drinks. 5. He offered to get the check, but I insisted on getting it myself. 6. He got a beautiful necklace for his wife. = He got his wife a beautiful necklace. "

1. I'll get a pencil from the desk. 2. Can I get anything for you? = Can I get you anything? 3. Someone has to (go) get the boss from the airport and bring her back here. "

1. I have to get an important message to her at once! 2. We have to get him to the hospital immediately. "

1. He quickly got himself and his luggage through customs. 2. She got the car out of the garage. 3. I could barely get [=fit] the luggage into the car's trunk. 4. I can't get this ring on/off my finger. "

1. He got on the horse and rode away. 2. We got on/off the bus. 3. They quickly got [=passed] through customs. 4. She never got out of the house last weekend. 5. He lost weight to be able to get [=fit] into his jeans again. 6. He got between them to keep them from fighting. 7. Ouch! Get off my foot! "

1. When did you get here/there? 2. He got home last night. "

1. I got a funny feeling when I saw her again. 2. He somehow got the idea that I was lying to him. 3. I got the impression that he wasn't interested. 4. One thing led to another, and—well, you get the picture/idea. [=you can easily guess the rest] "

1. I got a bad cold when I was on vacation. 2. Clean the wound carefully so you don't get an infection. "

1. He got a broken nose in a fight. 2. Where/how did you get that bruise on your leg? "

1. We've been getting a lot of rain recently. 2. I finally got a good night's sleep last night. [=I finally slept well last night] 3. The inn doesn't get many visitors these days. 4. “Do people often ask if you're Irish?” “Yes, I get that a lot.” [=people ask me that often] 5. You get [=there are] so many crazy drivers these days. "

1. That joke always gets a laugh. 2. Her comments got an angry reaction. "

1. He hasn't gotten far with the essay. [=he hasn't made much progress with the essay] 2. You won't get anywhere with flattery. [=you won't succeed by using flattery] 3. At last we're getting somewhere (with our work)! "

1. All that effort didn't really get us very far. 2. Flattery will get you nowhere. = Flattery won't get you anywhere. "

1. He got his feet wet when he stepped in a puddle. 2. He got his nose broken in a fight. [=his nose was broken in a fight] 3. I told you not to get yourself dirty. 4. You nearly got us both killed! 5. I need to get [=have] my hair cut. 6. She finally got her office organized. 7. He promised to get the work done quickly. [=to do the work quickly] 8. When you're making a measurement be careful to get it right. [=to do it correctly] 9. Let me get this straight [=let me be sure that I understand this correctly]: are you saying that you won't help us? "

1. I can't get the children to behave. 2. How can I get you to understand that this isn't a good idea? 3. He got the computer to work again. 4. He got the computer working again. "

1. We got talking about old times. "

1. She never got to go to college. 2. Why do I never get to drive the car? 3. She hopes she'll finally get to spend more time working on her garden this year. "

1. Would somebody please get the phone? "

1. If you'll get the door for me, I'll carry that box inside. 2. There's someone at the door. Would you please get it? [=open the door and deal with the person who knocked] "

1. I just don't get the point of what you're saying. 2. He didn't get the joke. 3. I don't get what you mean. 4. Oh, now I get it. [=understand] 5. He's a strange guy. I just don't get him. 6. Don't get me wrong. [=don't misunderstand what I am saying] 7. I get your drift. [=I understand what you are saying] "

1. I didn't quite get [=catch] his name. "

1. My hands got dirty when I was working in the garden. 2. I get very nervous when I have to speak in public. 3. I got sick last week but I'm feeling better now. 4. I just can't get used to this cold weather. 5. She sent her sick friend a “Get Well Soon” card. 6. I should go; it's getting late. 7. (Brit, informal) Your daughter's getting quite a big girl now! 8. We need to finish by 5 o'clock, so we'd better get busy. [=begin to work] 9. You've never heard of the Internet? Come on, now. Get with it. [=become up-to-date in your knowledge] 10. He tried to rob a policeman. How stupid can you get? [=he was very stupid to try to rob a policeman]

1. Your daughter is getting to be [=is becoming] quite a big girl now! "

1. Once you get to know him, you will like him. "

1. They got [=were] married last month. 2. He got [=was] paid for his work. 3. She got arrested for fraud. 4. I nearly got killed. "

1. We got dinner at an Italian restaurant last night. "

1. On weekends, my wife sleeps late while I get breakfast. "

1. He got five years in prison for his crime. 2. (informal) If you don't stop misbehaving you're going to get it when your father gets home! [=your father is going to punish you] "

1. The dog got the thief by the leg. 2. He got [=grabbed] me around/by the neck and wouldn't let go. "

1. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police always get their man! [=they always capture the man they are trying to capture] "

1. The bullet got him in the leg. "

1. He's convinced that his ex-wife is out to get him. 2. I'll get you if it's the last thing I do! "

1. He had heart problems for many years, but it was pneumonia that got him in the end. "

1. It really gets me that such a foolish man has so much influence. 2. What gets me is all these delays! "

1. The end of that movie always gets me. "

1. Well, you got [=fooled, tricked] me that time. That was very clever. 2. That's a good question. You've got me (there). [=I don't know the answer] "

1. Where were you? I've been trying to get [=reach] you (on the phone) all day! 2. When I tried to call him I got his answering machine. [=the phone was answered by his answering machine] "

1. We don't get this channel at home. "

1. Our new car gets [=delivers] excellent gas mileage. "

1. Did you get the way he looked at you? 2. Just get him in his new pants! 3. She showed up at the party in—get this —a $3,000 designer dress! "

1. I hope my point has finally gotten across to you. [=I hope you finally understand what I am trying to say] "

1. I don't know if I was able to get my point across to you. 2. a politician who is trying hard to get his message across (to the voters) "

1. His parents are always getting after him about doing his homework. = His parents are always getting after him to do his homework. "

1. a book about how to get ahead in the business world "

1. We get along well enough, but we're not really close friends. 2. My brother and my uncle don't really get along (with each other). "

1. How are you getting along with your work? [=how's your work coming along?] 2. He never showed up, but we managed to get along [=get by] without him. "

1. I really must be getting along. [=going, leaving] "

1. Her parents are getting along in years. "

1. She gets around a lot because of her job. 2. He's having trouble getting around because of his sore knee. "

1. People will be shocked when the news about her arrest gets around. 2. Word got around that he was resigning. "

1. I'm sure we can find a way to get around these problems. 2. There's no getting around the fact that the current system isn't working. [=there is no way to deny that the current system isn't working] "

1. Don't you think it's about time you got around to tidying your room? 2. I've been meaning to call her, but I just haven't gotten around to it. [=I haven't called her] 3. Sooner or later we'll have to get around to the subject of taxation. "

1. The valve is hard to get at unless you have a special tool. 2. An angry mob tried to get at him but the police protected him. "

1. How can we ever get at the truth? "

1. Just what are you getting at? [=what are you suggesting?] "

1. He says his teachers are always getting at [=(US) getting on] him unfairly. 2. He's always being got at by his teachers. "

1. You have a lot of work to do so you'd better get at it. [=get to it] "

1. I'll be busy at work all day and I can't get away until tonight. 2. The company is having problems because they've gotten away from the things they do best. [=they have stopped doing the things they do best] "

1. I'm taking some time off because I really need to get away for a few days. 2. We went on a cruise to get away from it all. "

1. The robbers got away (from the police) in a fast car. 2. The robbers got away with a lot of stolen jewelry. 3. You can't get away from the facts. = There's no getting away from the facts. [=you can't avoid or deny the facts; the facts are known and cannot be ignored] "

1. She's incredibly rude. I don't know how she gets away with it. 2. There's a chance of rain, but I think I can probably get away with leaving my umbrella at home. [=I probably will not need my umbrella] 3. It would be nice to have more food for the party, but I think we can get away with what we have. [=I think what we have is enough and will not cause problems for us] "

1. The policeman stopped her for speeding but let her get away with just a warning. "

1. When did you get back from your vacation? 2. We got back to the office in the early afternoon. "

1. Things are finally getting back to normal. 2. Let's get back to the topic we were discussing yesterday. 3. It's time to get back to work. [=to start working again] "

1. He got his old job back after a long struggle. 2. Someone stole his wallet but he got it back from the police. "

1. I'll get you back for what you did to me! 2. After he lost his job, he vowed that he would find a way to get back at his old boss. "

1. He got back to me (by e-mail) in a few days with a new offer. 2. “How much will it cost?” “I'm not sure. I'll have to get back to you on that.” "

1. “There's someone on the phone for you, sir.” “Tell them I can't take their call now but I'll get back to them as soon as I can.” "

1. We've been getting further (and further) behind (schedule). 2. We got behind with our car payments. "

1. The proposal may succeed if a few more people get behind it. "

1. He's doing very well in his history classes, but he's barely getting by in math. "

1. We don't have a lot of money, but we get by. 2. How can you get by on such a small salary? 3. We got by with a minimum of clothing when we went camping. "

1. The weather was really getting her down. 2. Talking about politics always gets me down. "

1. You'll feel better once you get this medicine down. "

1. If you have a good idea, you should get it down (in writing) so that you won't forget it. "

1. She likes to get down on the dance floor. "

1. It's time to stop delaying and get down to work. 2. Let's get down to business. "

1. When you get right down to it, this movie is just not very good. "

1. We ought to get going if we don't want to be late. "

1. You should get going on that assignment. "

1. Once he gets going about the war you can't shut him up. "

1. Don't get him going about the war or you'll never shut him up! "

1. The burglar got in through an unlocked window. "

1. The train got in late. "

1. Her husband was out late last night. He didn't get in until almost midnight. "

1. The people who have become rich in this business are the ones who got in at the beginning. "

1. The mayor got in by a very slim margin. "

1. It's a very good school. I hope your daughter gets in. 2. I hope you get your daughter in. "

1. We had to get a doctor/plumber in to deal with the emergency. "

1. He managed to get a few good punches in before they stopped the fight. 2. May I get a word in here? [=may I say something here?] "

1. Did you get your assignment in on time? "

1. I was able to get in a few hours of reading last night. 2. I hope we can get in a visit to the art museum the next time we're in the city. "

1. It's time to get the crop/harvest in. 2. We'd better get the hay in before it rains. "

1. It sounds like an interesting project and I'd like to get in on it. "

1. She got in with [=fell in with] a bad crowd and got into trouble. 2. He managed to get in good with the boss. [=he got the boss to like him] "

1. The burglar got into the house through an unlocked window. "

1. The train got into New York late last night. "

1. The people who have become rich in this business are the ones who got into it at the beginning. "

1. It's only recently that I've really gotten into music. 2. I tried reading the book, but I just couldn't get into it. "

1. I hope your daughter gets into the school. 2. I hope you get your daughter into the school. "

1. He got into a lot of trouble when he was a teenager. 2. They got into an argument. 3. His friends got him into trouble. "

1. I'll tell you what happened, but I don't want to get into [=go into] all the reasons for why it happened. "

1. I don't know what has gotten into him lately. 2. She never used to be so rude to people. What got into her? [=why is she behaving this way?] "

1. We got off early on our camping trip. 2. He and I got off to a bad start, but now we get along well. 3. The project got off to a slow start. "

1. He's been arrested several times, but he always gets off. 2. His lawyer got him off. "

1. She got off lightly. 2. He got off with a light sentence. 3. His lawyer tried to get him off with a light sentence. 4. It was a bad accident. You're lucky that you got off with just a broken leg—you could have been killed! "

1. Get off—you're hurting me! 2. I took the subway and got off at the downtown station. "

1. We somehow got off (the subject of) work and started talking about our personal lives. 2. I tried to change the subject, but I couldn't get her off it. "

1. I get off early on Fridays. 2. I got off work early last Thursday so I could see the parade. "

1. I'll get the letter off (to them) tomorrow. "

1. The policeman got off [=fired] several shots before the criminal escaped. 2. He managed to get off a few good jokes in his speech. "

1. I had just got off [=dropped off] when the doorbell rang. = I had just got off to sleep when the doorbell rang. 2. I just got the baby off to sleep. "

1. He's one of those guys who seem to get off on making other people feel guilty. "

1. She found out he'd gotten off with another woman. "

1. I didn't mean to interrupt you. I'll let you get on with your work. 2. You need to stop feeling sorry for yourself and just get on with your life. [=return to doing the things you do in your normal life] 3. This introduction is taking forever. I wish they'd just get on with it. [=stop delaying and get to the interesting or important part] "

1. They've never really got on (with each other). 2. We get on well enough, but we're not really close friends. "

1. How is your daughter getting on in/at school? 2. We can get on [=get along, get by, manage] just fine without them. "

1. an ambitious young woman trying to get on in business "

1. “These files need to be organized.” “I'll get on it right away.” "

1. His boss has been getting on him about the quality of his work. 2. She's always getting on his case about cleaning his room. [=she's always telling him to clean it] "

1. My grandmother is getting on [=aging] a bit, but she's still very active. "

1. It's getting on, and we really ought to go. "

1. He's getting on for 70. [=he's approaching 70; he is nearly 70] 2. It was getting on for noon. "

1. “We need someone to send out the invitations.” “I'll get onto [=get on] it right away.” 2. How did we get onto this topic? "

1. I'll get onto [=get in touch with] the doctor/plumber straightaway and see if he'll come round. "

1. He was trapped in the burning building/car, but he was somehow able to get out (of it) alive. 2. Get out! I never want to see you again! "

1. The firemen managed to get him out (of the burning building) alive. "

1. It's raining. I'd better get out the umbrella. "

1. You spend too much time at home. You need to get out more. "

1. Their secret got out. 2. Word got out that she was resigning. "

1. He managed to get out a few words before he collapsed. "

1. “They gave the job to Jane.” “Get out!” = “Get out of here!” "

1. I didn't want to go to the lecture, but I couldn't get out of it. 2. He tried to get out of doing his homework. 3. My sister said she could get me out of going to the party if I really didn't want to go "

1. I used to exercise every day, but I got out of the habit. 2. All the extra work I've been doing has gotten me out of the habit of exercising. "

1. The company has decided to get (itself) out of the computer business. 2. She got her money out of the stock market. "

1. The police officer got the gun out of the suspect's hand. 2. The police officer got a confession out of the suspect. "

1. What do you hope to get out of this experience? "

1. You need to get over [=overcome] your fear of being lied to. "

1. She's disappointed about their decision, but she'll get over it eventually. "

1. I just can't get over how much weight you've lost! "

1. He had a bad cold, and he still hasn't gotten over it completely. "

1. He broke up with his girlfriend a couple of months ago, and he still hasn't gotten over her. "

1. I just want to get this ordeal over! = I just want to get this ordeal over with! = I just want to get this ordeal over and done with! [=I want this ordeal to end] "

1. I don't know if I was able to get my message over [=across] to them. "

1. We haven't made a profit yet, but we'll get there eventually. [=we'll make a profit eventually] 2. We haven't made a profit yet, but we're getting there. "

1. When you get through (with that job), I've got something else for you to do. "

1. We got through [=covered] all of the material that we wanted to cover. 2. There's still a lot of paperwork to be gotten through. "

1. She studied hard and got through [=passed] her exams. 2. The extra hours of study are what got her through her exams. "

1. Traffic was very heavy, but we managed to get through (it). 2. Rescuers are having trouble getting through to the flood victims. 3. Traffic was very heavy, but we managed to get our truck through (it). 4. Rescuers are having trouble getting supplies through to the flood victims. "

1. It was a very difficult time in our marriage, but we got through it. 2. I don't know how those early settlers managed to get through [=survive] the winter. 3. It was pure determination that got them through that crisis. "

1. He got through [=went through] all the money he inherited in just a few years. 2. They got through [=went through] three bottles of wine with dinner. "

1. I hope my message has finally gotten through to you. [=I hope you finally understand my message] 2. I think my message finally got through. "

1. I've talked to him many times, but I just can't seem to get through to him. 2. I hope I've finally gotten my message through to him. "

1. I tried to call home but I couldn't get through. 2. Where were you? I've been trying to get through to you (on the phone) all day! "

1. The bill finally got through [=passed] and eventually became a law. 2. The bill finally got through [=passed] Congress and eventually became a law. "

1. She sometimes gets to worrying over her health. 2. We got to talking about old times. "

1. The letter is on my desk, but I haven't gotten to it yet. 2. I'll get to the accounts as soon as I can. "

1. All these delays are starting to get to me. "

1. The movie's sad ending really got to me. "

1. The witness changed his story. Someone must have gotten to him. "

1. We got to the station/airport just in time. "

1. I'd like to get together with you soon. 2. He often gets together with his friends after work. "

1. He and his wife first got together in college. "

1. Their shared interest in photography is what got them together. "

1. The two sides have been unable to get together on a new contract. "

1. He got together [=assembled] a great art collection. 2. The government got together a group of experts to study the problem. 3. We're still trying to get together [=obtain] the money we need to buy a new car. "

1. His life got much better when he stopped drinking and got his act together. "

1. The company finally got its act together and started making a profit this year. "

1. She finally got to sleep after midnight. "

1. We need to stop delaying and get to work. "

1. I got up [=got out of bed] early this morning. 2. I woke up early but I didn't get up till later. 3. The alarm clock got me up earlier than usual. "

1. He got up to greet her when she entered the room. "

1. He couldn't get up the courage to ask her out on a date. 2. She was so tired she could hardly get up the energy to make dinner. "

1. They're trying to get up a petition to have the movie theater reopened. "