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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