BraveSpeaking: GET: phrasal verbs

Phrase to express something clearly so that it is understood

get across
Carrie is making an effort to get across her findings to the judge at the science fair.

Phrase to become more successful

get ahead
If you want to get ahead in life, work hard and do what you love!

Phrase to be or remain friendly

get along
Our family dog just met our new cat. Looks like they get along.

Phrase to find time to do something

got around to
I've lived in Paris for ten years now, but I only just got around to seeing the Mona Lisa!

Phrase to go away from your home for a vacation

get away
I'm tired of this cold, miserable weather. I can't wait to get away to somewhere warm and sunny.

Phrase to be able to do what is needed by using what you have even though you do not have much

get by
I don't make very much money. I have to save every coin just to get by!

Phrase to begin to be interested in and to enjoy something

got into
I recently got into flying remote-controlled airplanes. It's a lot of fun!

Phrase to start to do or deal with something

get on
"Dad! The TV's not working, can you fix it?""Just a sec! I'll get on that as soon as I'm finished with my work."

Phrase to avoid doing something

got out of
I got out of helping my friend move to his new apartment because I hurt my ankle.

Phrase to rise after lying or sleeping in a bed

get up
It's getting late in the morning, I should get up and start my day.