Get the goods on (someone)
To find out true but often negative information about someone.I finally got the goods on the man and I will talk to the police soon.
Get the go-ahead
To receive a signal to start something.The construction company got the go-ahead to begin work on the new stadium.
Get the floor
To receive official permission to speak to an audience.When the principal finally got the floor everybody was ready to go home.
Get the feel of (something)
To become used to or learn about something.After you get the feel of the new computer it is very easy to use.
Get the facts straight
To get a clear understanding of the facts about something.I do not believe that our supervisor got the facts straight when she heard about our... Read more →
Get the day off
To have a free day from work.I hope to get the day off tomorrow so I can visit my grandfather in the hospital.
Get the cold shoulder
To be ignored or rejected.My friend got the cold shoulder when he went to the expensive restaurant.
Get serious (with someone)
To become more serious in a romantic relationship with someone.The two students dated for several months before they began to get serious.
Give out
To be gone, to finish.We went camping for a week but our food gave out after only three days.
Give credence to (someone or something)
To believe someone or something, to credit someone or something.We did not want to give credence to the man's statement so we did not respond to... Read more →