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C1 - expressions with 'get'

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  • 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
  • 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 embarrassing when someone tells the punchline to a joke, everyone laughs, and you don’t *understand it*!
    get it
  • Both of my parents are *becoming older*, but they still lead very active lives.
    getting on
  • My parents always let my little sister *do whatever she wants* – that’s why she’s so spoiled.
    get her own way
  • It really *annoys me* when you eat my fries.
    gets on my nerves
  • 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 back at
  • If I *had the opportunity* to go and live abroad, I think I’d probably take it.
    got the chance
  • It’s difficult to *contact* George because he doesn’t have a cell phone.
    get a hold of
  • What do you think is the best way *to move from one place to another* in this city?
    get around
  • Let’s all *meet up* for dinner at the end of term.
    get together
  • I tried to explain the problem to my father, but I just can’t *make him understand.*
    get through to him
  • They’ve just met, but they *already have a very good relationship.*
    get along
  • Could you please *throw away* all the old clothes you don’t wear anymore?
    get rid of