Meaning of get over | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To overcome.
   idiomatic, transitive
2. To recover (from).
   idiomatic, transitive
3. To forget and move on; to calm down regarding something.
   idiomatic, transitive
4. To manipulate (someone); to get around (someone); to improve one's own standing at another's expense.
   slang, transitive
5. To successfully communicate; to get across.
   idiomatic, transitive
6. To score a try.
7. To impress someone; to achieve a goal; to be successful.
   intransitive, slang
8. To establish a connection with the audience as a character or faction.
   slang
9. To use a drug one is addicted to; to provide an addict with a dose.
   intransitive, slang, transitive
10. To have sex.
    intransitive, slang

Equivalents

Examples

“I'm trying to get⟳ over my fear of flying.”

“I'm having problems getting over a bad cold.”

“She was in love⟳ with me for 10 years, and still hasn't got over the fact that the feeling wasn't mutual.”

“Oh yeah Can I start⟳ over? Oh yeah Can I start⟳ over? and get⟳ over it”

“We need⟳ a plan⟳ to get⟳ over Mr. Smith.”

“In our lectures we need⟳ to get⟳ over the importance of online safety.”

“Ireland got their second try⟳ not long before half-time with O'Leary, an injury doubt⟳ all week with a stiff back, just about getting over for a try⟳ which was confirmed by the video referee.”

“But when a side plays for almost 20 of the first 40 minutes with only 14 men, you have⟳ to make⟳ that advantage count⟳ in your favour. Credit must go to the three-time champions for keeping the world champions from getting over for five points.”

“The concert went well, and we really got over with the talent scout.”

“She needs to get⟳ over every day.”

“He can get⟳ me over.”

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