Get at (someone or something)

To attack or hit someone or something.Our dog tried to get at the other dog.

Get around to (do something)

To finally find time to do something.The apartment manager finally got around to fixing our bath.

Get around

To go to different places, to move about.My friend gets around and has been to many different cities.

Get an earful

To hear much talk or criticism or complaints about something.Our boss got an earful when he asked the employees if they had any complaints.

Get caught in the crossfire

To be trapped between two lines of enemy fire, to be caught between two arguing people or groups.I do not want to get caught in the crossfire... Read more →

Get by (on something)

To be able to satisfy your needs with a certain amount of something (usually related to money).The man is able to get by on his small salary... Read more →

Get busy

To become busy.My friend is getting busy recently and I have no time to meet him.

Get better (at something)

To improve one's skill at doing something, to improve one's health.The little boy is getting better at riding his bicycle.

Get behind (a person or idea)

To support or help someone or something.Many people wanted to get behind the candidate who promised to cut taxes.

Get behind

To fail to maintain a desired pace or level of progress, to become late.If you get behind with your homework you will not pass your courses.