Expressions with get 91 A
Meanings of get Get is used frequently in spoken English. It has the following basic meanings:
•
receive, obtain or buy something, e.g. Please get me a sandwich when you’re in town. I got a text from John today. She got top marks in her exam.
•
change position - move or be moved, e.g. How are you getting home tonight?
•
change state - become or make, e.g. She’s ill but she’s getting better.
B
Specific meanings of get Get also has many other more specific meanings.
It’s my turn to get dinner tonight. [
prepare a meal
]
I don’t get it. Why did he speak like that? [
understand
]
His behaviour really gets me at times. [
annoy
]
I saw Harry’s new girlfriend at the party but I didn’t get to speak to her. [
manage
]
Once we got to know each other, we became great friends. [
became acquainted
]
The phone’s ringing and there’s someone at the door! You get the phone and I’ll get the
door. [
answer, respond to
]
C