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Can you stop annoying me and just let me continue my work?
get on with
My husband and I met at school and we’ve been together ever since
got together
What’s the best way to move from one place to another in this city?
get around
Could you please throw away all the old clothes you don’t wear anymore?
get rid of
I thought we’d made it clear that we’d meet at the restaurant, but somehow she misunderstood and was waiting for us to pick her up
got the wrong end of the stick
Come on! We’ll be late if you don’t hurry up.
get a move on
8 I liked him to begin with, but he’s now really starting to annoy me.
get on my nerves
I tried to explain the problem to my father, but I just can’t make him understand.
get through to him
My parents always let my little sister do whatever she wants – that’s why she’s so spoilt.
get her own way
Not having enough time for myself really depresses me.
gets me down
Martha was dumped by her ex-boyfriend and now she wants to take revenge on him.
get her own back
If I had the opportunity to go and live abroad, I think I’d probably take it
got the chance
’ve told my mum time after time that I can’t afford to move out, but she just doesn’t seem to hear what I’m saying!
get the message
You need to change your attitude and work harder or you’ll fail all your exams.
get your act together
It’s difficult to contact George because he never has his phone switched on.
get hold of
t’s not easy managing to live on a student grant, especially in a big city.
getting by
