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