Get out of hand
To get out of control.The party was beginning to get out of hand so we asked everyone to leave.
Get out of bed on the wrong side get out on the wrong side of bed
To be in a bad mood.I think that the girl got out of bed on the wrong side as she is not talking to anyone today.
Get out of a jam
To get free from a problem or bad situation.I got out of a jam this morning when my coworker came to help me finish the job.
Get out from under (someone or something)
To escape from a situation that one does not like.I would like to get out from under my boss who is always watching my work.
Get one’s wires crossed
To get confused about something, to have a different understanding of the same situation.We got our wires crossed and we both went to different... Read more →
Get one`s way
To be able to do what you want or get what you want.The girl is spoiled and always gets her way.
Get one’s walking papers
To get fired.The young man got his walking papers for being late too often.
Get one’s start
To receive the first major opportunity of one's career.The newspaper owner got his start by selling papers when he was a child.
Get one’s second wind
To get a second burst of energy (usually after being tired).I tried to get my second wind in order to continue my hike up the mountain.
Get one’s sea legs
To become accustomed to something, to become accustomed to a ship moving at sea.After a few days at my new job, I was able to get my sea legs.