Top bosses often get _____ substantial bonuses at the end of the year.
paid
I was wondering if you could get Elena _____ the figures for me.
to check
I got the children _____ their rooms whilst I put away the shopping.
to tidy
Some business owners have enriched themselves at the expense of their workforce.
Some business owners have got rich at the expense of their workforce.
You’ll never make him understand.
You’ll never get him to understand.
Unfortunately, Martin got _____ redundant when the factory closed.
made
We got the kitchen _____ by a professional.
redesigned
Do you think you could get Paul _____ me later?
to call
Women should always receive the same pay as men.
Women should always get paid the same as men.
You need to go for an eye test.
You need to get your eyes tested.
Buying food from farmers’ markets is eco-friendly, but much more expensive.
Getting food from farmers’ markets is eco-friendly, but much more expensive.
The meeting wasn’t great; we couldn’t get the managers _____ to our plans.
to agree
It took my brother a long time to get _____ to living in a different country.
used to
Someone stole my bike last night.
My bike got stolen last night.
She was in the middle of getting her hair _____, so I said I’d call her back.
done
He’s becoming more accustomed to the weather here.
He’s getting used to the weather here. / He’s getting more accustomed to the weather here.
Quite a few of our things got _____ when we were moving into our new house.
broken
He received ten years in prison for fraud.
He got ten years in prison for fraud.