Get across (something) to (someone) get (something) across to (someone)
To explain or say something so that someone can understand it.It was difficult to get across the importance of the school safety rules to the... Read more →
Get a word in edgewise
To manage to join a conversation.I could not get a word in edgewise so I left the meeting.
Get a word in
To find a chance to say something when others are talking.The customer could not get a word in while talking to the salesman.
Get a wiggle on
To hurry up, to get going."Get a wiggle on. I want to arrive at the party before the other guests."
Get a whiff of (something)
To learn a little about something (almost by chance).Whenever the reporters get a whiff of a scandal they start asking questions.
Get a toehold (somewhere)
To find a starting point somewhere, to get a firm basis where further progress or development is possible.Our company was finally able to get a... Read more →
Get a suntan
To make your skin browner or darker by exposing it to the rays of the sun.The girl went to the beach to get a suntan.
Get a slap on the wrist
To receive light punishment for doing something wrong.The judge gave the boy a slap on the wrist and did not punish him severely for his crime.
Get a rise out of (someone)
To provoke a response from someone.We got a rise out of the teacher when we opened the window in the cold weather.
Get a raw deal
To receive unfair or bad treatment.The secretary got a raw deal when she had to work late everyday.