Idioms · Proverb Hunter

The get-go

The beginning.Right from the get-go I did not like the new manager.

To get revenge on someone.My sister wants to get even with her friend for being late for the concert.

To make a plan to marry someone.My cousin recently got engaged to his girlfriend.

To put on one's best clothes.I like to get dressed up when I go to a nice restaurant.

To get down to the basic facts.The teacher called us into her office to get down to the nitty-gritty of what had happened earlier.

To get started to do something."Let`s get down to work so we can go home early."

To be overcome by emotion or enthusiasm, to lose one's control or judgement.I got carried away yesterday and cleaned all of my apartment.

To become better.The boy is beginning to get better at swimming.

To make progress with something.The boy is getting along well with his studies.

To manage to survive or do well with something.My friend is able to get along on very little money.