Idioms · Proverb Hunter

Get one’s say

To be able to say what one thinks.The meeting was over very quickly but everyone got their say.

To hurry up, to get going."Let`s get our rear in gear before it is too late to go to a movie."

To choose the correct order of priorities.The woman must get her priorities right and spend more time at her job.

To be able to do what you want.The boy always gets his own way with his younger brothers.

To stop interfering in someone else's business.The school secretary was told to get her nose out of the teacher's business.

To get value for what you have paid for.We got our money's worth when we stayed on the golf course for seven hours.

To stop having inappropriate thoughts.I wish that my friend would get his mind out of the gutter.

To get what one deserves.The apartment manager got her just deserts when she was fired for bothering the tenants.

To get in control of one's situation often financial situation. When I get my head above water I will be able to spend less time working.

To get someone or something in one's grasp."When I get my hands on a hammer I will help you fix the door."