C1 - expressions with 'get' | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Replace the highlighted words or phrases with an expression with 'get'

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Could you please *throw away* all the old clothes you don’t wear anymore?

get rid of

It’s embarrassing when someone tells the punchline to a joke, everyone laughs, and you don’t *understand it*!

get it

Let’s all *meet up* for dinner at the end of term.

get together

What do you think is the best way *to move from one place to another* in this city?

get around

Both of my parents are *becoming older*, but they still lead very active lives.

getting on

My co-worker tried to say he did my work, but my boss didn’t let him *do it without punishment.*

get away with it

They’ve just met, but they *already have a very good relationship.*

get along

It really *annoys me* when you eat my fries.

gets on my nerves

I tried to explain the problem to my father, but I just can’t *make him understand.*

get through to him

Not having enough time for myself really *depresses me*.

gets me down

My parents always let my little sister *do whatever she wants* – that’s why she’s so spoiled.

get her own way

Martha was dumped by her ex-boyfriend and now she wants to *take revenge on* him.

get back at

If I *had the opportunity* to go and live abroad, I think I’d probably take it.

got the chance

I’ve told him time after time that I don’t want to go out with him, but he just doesn’t seem to *hear what I’m saying!*

get the message

It’s difficult to *contact* George because he doesn’t have a cell phone.

get a hold of