Phrasal verbs with various meanings "GET"

Question	Answer
to get at	try to express I think I see what you're getting at. I agree.
to get away with	escape punishment for a crime or bad action I can't believe you got away with cheating on that test!
to get by	manage (financially) Sam doesn't earn much, but we get by.
to get down	depress, descend This rain is really getting me down.
to get off	Leave a transport (train, bus, bicycle, plane) We got off the train just before the bomb exploded.
to get on	1. enter/sit on transport (train, bus, bicycle, plane) - He got on his bicycle and rode down the street. 2. have a relationship with someone - Amy and I really get on well.
to get on with	to proceed- ponerse a /manos a la obra I have so much homework, I'd better get on with it.
to get out of	avoid(evitar)doing something, especially a duty/deber She got out of the washing-up every day, even when it was her turn.
to get over	recover (from an illness, a surprise) Have you gotten over your cold yet?
to get through	Use or finish the supply(provisones/surtido) of something We've got through all the sugar. Can you buy some more?

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	Created by silvia Molina over 7 years ago