| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| get into trouble |
do bad things, break the law
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When he's with the Subway Gang he gets into trouble. He's bad.
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| get it |
understand, know what is funny
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"Get it? Do you get the joke?" "Yes. Ha ha. Ha ha ha."
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| get it |
be scolded or punished, get hell [B]
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I really got it for taking my brother's car. He was furious.
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| get it off your chest |
talk about a problem, complain
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He can get it off his chest at the meeting. He can complain there.
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| get it on |
kiss and hug in a sexual way, make out
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The phone rang just when they were getting it on.
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| get it over with |
do it quickly, finish it before it becomes worse
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"If you want a divorce," he said, "let's get it over with."
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| get it straight |
understand it, catch on, figure out
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She doesn't know the difference between boys and girls. I hope she soon gets it straight.
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| get it together |
become organized, be effective
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I'll get it together this term. I'll improve my grades.
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| get it together |
get a well-balanced life; become happy, successful
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She's getting it together. She's trying to live a meaningful life.
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| get laid [B] |
have sex, get her/him into bed
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Most guys take you out expecting to get laid, right?
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