| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| get a bang out of |
enjoy, have fun, get a kick out of
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Ms. Lau gets a bang out of playing bingo. She loves bingo.
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| get a charge out of |
enjoy, is amused by
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Ming gets a charge out of Pam's memos. They're humorous.
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| get a fix |
use some drugs; a hit
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He'll shake until he gets a fix. He's addicted to heroin.
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| get a fix on |
calculate, determine, figure out
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We should get a fix on the office expenses - the total per month.
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| get a grip |
be realistic, be serious, get serious
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You expect to get A's without studying? Get a grip!
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| get a grip on yourself |
control yourself, do not be so emotional
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When he cried, she said, "Get a grip on yourself, Dear."
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| get a handle on |
understand, find out about
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We have to get a handle on the parking problem - get the facts.
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| get a hold of |
talk to, phone
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I tried to get a hold of Pierre when I was in Montreal.
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| get a kick out of |
get some enjoyment, laugh, get a bang out of
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I get a kick out of the way he skates. He's fun to watch.
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| get a laugh |
cause people to laugh
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Your jokes always get a laugh.
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