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07 different meanings of ‘GET’


source: Learn English with Let's Talk     2017年10月26日
This English lesson with Michelle is a good example to understand the different meanings of the word GET. For complete Lesson Transcript, visit - http://www.learnex.in/07-different-me...

Get Real – To be realistic ( used with someone who is imaginative)
Example - Get real, you need to be at least 5 feet and six inches tall to be a model
Get a life! – To be buzzing or to do something exciting ( It’s a strong statement and a bit rude)
Example - Come on, Get a life, you can’t be cleaning the house on a Saturday night.
Get Lost!- To ask someone to go away ( A rude statement)
Example - Anna asked him to get lost after he turned late for the date.
Get a move on! – To hurry up
Example - Peter please move on we don’t have the whole day to clean the house.
Get to the point – To be specific
Example - We had enough conversation about the product details, now let’s get to the point.
Get with it – To ask someone to correct their attitude
Example - Who says girls can’t go partying late night, get with it.
Get the lead out – To ask someone to hurry up in an irritated way ( Strong statement)
Example - Mike gets the lead out and show us what you have.