get something across/over:
communicate, make understandable.
communicate, make understandable.
Ex: I tried to get my point across/over to the judge but she wouldn't listen.
get along/on:
like each other.
like each other.
Ex: I was surprised how well my new girlfriend and my sister got along/on.
get around:
have mobility.
have mobility.
Ex: My grandmother can get around fine in his new wheelchair.
getaway:
go on a vacation.
go on a vacation.
Ex: We worked so hard this month that we had to get away for a weekend.
get back:
return
return
Ex: We got back from our vacation last Thursday.
get something back:
receive something you had before.
receive something you had before.
Ex: Sameera finally got her Science notes back from my classmate.
get back at someone:
retaliate, take revenge.
Ex: My sister got back at me for stealing her shoes. She stole my favorite shirt.
get back into something:
become interested in something again
Ex: I finally got back into my studies and finished an MBA.
get over something:
recover from an illness, loss, difficulty
Ex: My brother just got over the flu and now my sister has it.
get over something:
overcome a problem.
Ex: The Company will have to close if it can't get over the new regulations.
get round to something:
finally, find time to do
Ex: I don't know when I am going to get round to writing the thank you cards.
get together:
meet (usually for social reasons)
Ex: Let's get together for a BBQ this weekend.
get up:
get out of bed
Ex: He got up early today to study for my GMAT CAT exam.
get up:
stand
Ex: You should get up and give the pregnant woman your seat.
give someone away:
reveal hidden information about someone
Ex: His friend gave him away to the investigation team.
give someone away:
take the bride to the altar
Ex: My father gave me away at my wedding.
give something away:
ruin a secret
Ex: My girlfriend gave the surprise party away by accident.
give something away:
give something to someone for free
Ex: The library was giving away old books on Sunday.
give something back:
return a borrowed item
Ex: I have to give these GRE Verbal books back to Tripathi before his GRE exam.
give in:
reluctantly stop fighting or arguing
Ex: Murthy didn't want to go to the ballet, but he finally gave in.
give something out:
give to many people (usually at no cost)
Ex: They were giving out free medicine samples at the hospital.
give something up:
quit a habit
Ex: I am giving up drinking alcohol as of January 1st.
give up:
stop trying
Ex: My Quantitative aptitude homework was too difficult so I gave up.
go after someone:
follow someone
Ex: My father tried to go after the thief in his car.
go after something:
try to achieve something
Ex: I went after my dream and now I am a successful blogger.
go against someone:
compete, oppose
Ex: We are going against the best cricket team in the Kakinada city tonight.
go ahead:
start, proceed
Ex: Please go ahead and complete the task.
go back:
return to a place
Ex: I have to go back home and get my dinner.
go out:
leave home to go on a social event
leave home to go on a social event
Ex: We all our family members are going out for dinner tonight.
go over something:
review
Ex: Please go over your answers before you submit your GMAT test.
go over:
visit someone nearby
Ex: I haven't seen Shastri for a long time. I think I'll go over for an hour or two.
go without something:
lack or deprivation
Ex: When I was young, we went without winter clothing.
grow apart:
stop being friends over time
Ex: My best friend and I grew apart after she changed colleges.
grow back:
regrow
Ex: My hair grew back after using capixyl lotion.
grow up:
become an adult
Ex: When Ritwik grows up he wants to be a civil servant.
grow out of something:
get too big for
Ex: Sharma needs a new pair of shoes because she has grown out of her old ones.
grow into something:
grow big enough to fit.
Ex: This bike is too big for him now, but he should grow into it by next year.
hand something down:
give something used to someone else.
Ex: I handed my old text books down to my cousin.
hand something in:
submit
Ex: I have to hand in my project by Saturday.
hand something out:
to distribute to a group of people
Ex: We will hand out the invitations at the door.
hand something over:
give (usually unwillingly)
Ex: The policemen asked Rajesh to hand over his wallet and his weapons.
hang in:
stay positive (N.Amer., informal)
Ex: Hang in there. I'm sure you'll find a good job very soon.
hang on:
wait a short time (informal)
Ex: Hang on while I grab my belongings!
hang out:
spend time relaxing (informal)
Ex: Instead of going to the night party we are just going to hang out at my place.
hang up:
end a phone call
Ex: She didn't say goodbye before she hung up.
hold someone/something back:
prevent from doing/going
Ex: Radha had to hold her dog back because there was a cat in the park.
hold something back:
hide an emotion
Ex: Sudha held back her tears at his grandmother's funeral.
hold on:
wait a short time
Ex: Please hold on while I transfer you to the Marketing Department.
hold onto someone/something:
hold firmly using your hands or arms
Ex: Hold onto your hat because it's very windy outside.
Hold someone/something up:
rob
Ex: A man in a green mask held the bank up this morning.
keep on doing something:
continue doing
Ex: Keep on stirring until the liquid comes to a boil.
keep something from someone:
not tell
Ex: They kept their live in relationship from their parents for three years.
keep someone/something out:
stop from entering
Ex: Try to keep the wet dog out of the bed room.
keep something up:
continue at the same rate
Ex: If she keeps those results up she will get into a good college.
let someone down:
fail to support or help, disappoint
Ex: He needs you to be on time. Don't let him down this time.
look after someone/something:
take care of
Ex: She has to look after her sick grandfather.
look down on someone:
think less of, consider inferior
Ex: Ever since we stole that pen,our teacher has looked down on me.
look for someone/something:
try to find
Ex: Mary is looking for a white dress for the wedding.
look forward to something:
be excited about the future
Ex: Sameera looking forward to the birthday break.
look into something:
investigate
Ex: Government is going to look into the price of oils today.
look out:
be careful, vigilant, and take notice
Ex: Look out! That trains is going to hit you!