Paraphrase: Mary kicked Victoria, so Victora kicked Mary. (Get)
Victoria got even with Mary.
PARAPHRASE: I will ask my mom to help me. (GET)
I will get my mom to help me.
He was later named as Lord Protector of England, or, ____________ , the absolute leader of the country...
in other words
REPLACE WITH GET: It’s not easy managing to live on student loans, especially in a big city.
GETTING BY
I won't buy it. [basically / after all / obviously,] I don't really need it.
AFTER ALL
You have to finish that report today, _______, the rest of the team will get behind.
otherwise
What happened to the car?
It blew up / It was blown up
Paraphrase: I don't want this sweater. I'm going to throw it away. (GET)
I'm going to get rid of it.
__________ some people believe that he was a great hero who liberated his country. ______, he is regarded by many as a violent dictator.
on (the) one hand ... on the other hand
A: Are you angry? B: No, [AS A MATTER OF FACT/ OTHERWISE/ REGARDING], I'm quite happy.
AS A MATTER OF FACT
REPLACE WITH GET: They’ve just met, but they already have an amazing relationship.
get on like house on fire
He is one of ...
the wounded
Of the 2,200 people on board when the Titanic sank, there were only 700 ______
survivors
PARAPHRASE: I became accustomed to studying from home. (USED)
I GOT USED TO STUDYING FROM HOME
REPLACE WITH GET: 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
Paraphrase: I tried calling Mary, but it was impossible. (GET)
I couldn't get a hold of her.
She's very selfish. [I mean / Anyway / besides] she never thinks of anyone but herself
I mean
REPLACE WITH GET: Not having enough time for myself really depresses me.
gets me down
PARAPRHASE: The temperature is dropping. It's.... (GET)
getting cold.
He became a commander and led his troops in the Civil War. ______ this, Cromwell also led military campaigns in Ireland and Scotland.
besides
The United Nations has had peace-keeping _____ in different countries since 1948.
forces
What is this?
siege
A ________ was used to protect a soldier’s body until weapons using gunpowder made them obsolete.
shield
_________ , there are two main contrasting opinions about Oliver Cromwell.
Basically
[In fact / Basically / Obviously], you have to study a lot to become a rocket scientist.
Obviously
...Cromwell did not accept the absolute power of the king,______, he strongly believed that his country should be by Parliament.
that is to say / in fact
_________, I think children are easier to work with than teenagers. That's my experience.
On the whole
The hotel staff was friendly, the room was clean and they even sent us courtesy coffee. ________, it was a great stay!
All in all
What is this?
bow and arrow
Paraphrase: Little Tim broke the window but he didn't receive any punishment. He ....(GET)
He got away with it.