Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.
get over somebody — ˌget ˈover sth/sb derived to return to your usual state of health, happiness, etc. after an illness, a shock, the end of a relationship, etc • He was disappointed at not getting the job, but he ll get over it. Main entry: ↑getderived … Useful english dictionary
ˌget ˈthrough sth — phrasal verb 1) to manage to deal with a difficult situation, or to stay alive until it is over The refugees will need help to get through the winter.[/ex] 2) British to use or finish something How do we get through so much milk?[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
get an edge over sth — get/gain/have an edge (over/on sb/sth) ► to get or have an advantage in a particular situation: »Internet banks may have the edge over their old technology rivals when it comes to charges and rates, but they are not immune from complaints. Main… … Financial and business terms
get/gain/have an edge over sth — get/gain/have an edge (over/on sb/sth) ► to get or have an advantage in a particular situation: »Internet banks may have the edge over their old technology rivals when it comes to charges and rates, but they are not immune from complaints. Main… … Financial and business terms
can't get over something — can t get ˈover sth idiom (informal) used to say that you are shocked, surprised, amused, etc. by sth • I can t get over how rude she was. Main entry: ↑getidiom … Useful english dictionary
get*/*/*/ — [get] (past tense got [gɒt] ; past participle got) verb 1) [T] to obtain, receive, or be given something Ross s father got a new job.[/ex] Did you get tickets for the game?[/ex] You get ten points for each correct answer.[/ex] Young players will… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
gain an edge over sth — get/gain/have an edge (over/on sb/sth) ► to get or have an advantage in a particular situation: »Internet banks may have the edge over their old technology rivals when it comes to charges and rates, but they are not immune from complaints. Main… … Financial and business terms
gain/have an edge over sth — get/gain/have an edge (over/on sb/sth) ► to get or have an advantage in a particular situation: »Internet banks may have the edge over their old technology rivals when it comes to charges and rates, but they are not immune from complaints. Main… … Financial and business terms
have an edge over sth — get/gain/have an edge (over/on sb/sth) ► to get or have an advantage in a particular situation: »Internet banks may have the edge over their old technology rivals when it comes to charges and rates, but they are not immune from complaints. Main… … Financial and business terms
get — /get/ verb past tense got, past participle got especially BrE gotten especially AmE present participle getting RECEIVE/OBTAIN 1 RECEIVE (transitive not in passive) to be given or receive something: Sharon always seems to get loads of mail. | Why… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
