2British informal or dialect a person whom the speaker dislikes or despises.
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1 [with object] come to have (something); receive:I got a letter from him the other daywhat kind of reception did you get?
experience, suffer, or be afflicted with (something bad):I got a sudden pain in my left eye
receive as a punishment or penalty:I’ll get the sack if things go wrong
contract (a disease or ailment):I might be getting the flu
2 [with object] succeed in attaining, achieving, or experiencing; obtain:I need all the sleep I can gethe got a teaching job in California
move in order to pick up or bring (something); fetch:get another chair [with two objects]:I’ll get you a drink
prepare (a meal):Celia went to the kitchen to start getting their dinner
[with object and adverbial] tend to meet with or find in a specified place or situation:for someone used to the tiny creatures we get in England it was something of a shock
travel by or catch (a bus, train, or other form of transport):I got a taxi across to Baker Street
obtain (a figure or answer) as a result of calculation.
make contact with, especially by telephone:you can get me at home if you need me
respond to a ring of (a telephone or doorbell):I’ll get the door!
[in imperative] informal used to draw attention to someone whom one regards as pretentious or vain:get her!
3reach or cause to reach a specified state or condition: [no object, with complement]:he’d got thinnerit’s getting late [with past participle]:you’ll get used to it [with object and complement]:I need to get my hair cut
[as auxiliary verb] used with past participle to form the passive mood:the cat got drowned
[with object and past participle] cause to be treated in a specified way:get the form signed by a doctor
[with object and infinitive] induce or prevail upon (someone) to do something:they got her to sign the consent form
[no object, with infinitive] have the opportunity to do:he got to try out a few of these nice new cars
[no object, with present participle or infinitive] begin to be or do something, especially gradually or by chance:we got talking one evening
4 [no object, with adverbial of direction] come, go, or make progress eventually or with some difficulty:Nigel got home very latehe hadn’t got very far with the book yet
[no object, with adverbial] move or come into a specified position, situation, or state:she got into the carHenry got to his feetyou don’t want to get into debt
[with object and adverbial] succeed in making (someone or something) come, go, or move somewhere:she had to get them away from the rockslet’s get you home
[no object, with clause] informal, chiefly North American reach a specified point or stage:it’s getting so I can’t even think
1reach or gain access to (something):it’s difficult to get at the screws
bribe or unfairly influence (someone):he had been got at by government officials
2 informal imply (something):I can see what you’re getting at
3British informal criticize (someone) subtly and repeatedly:I hope you didn’t think I was getting at you
get away
1escape:the robbers got away with £6,000
2 [in imperative] informal said to express disbelief or scepticism.
get away with
escape blame, punishment, or undesirable consequences for (an act that is wrong or mistaken):if he thinks he can get away with cheating me, he’s very much mistaken
get back at
take revenge on (someone).
get back to
contact (someone) later to give a reply or return a message:I’ll find out and get back to you
get by
manage with difficulty to live or accomplish something:he had just enough money to get by
get down
North American informal dance energetically:get down and party!
get someone down
depress or demoralize someone.
get something down
1write something down.
2swallow food or drink, especially with difficulty.
get down to
begin to do or give serious attention to:let’s get down to business
get in
1(of a train, aircraft, or other transport) arrive at its destination.
2(of a political party or candidate) be elected.
get in on
become involved in (a profitable or exciting activity).
get in with
become friendly with (someone), especially in order to gain an advantage:I hope he doesn’t get in with the wrong crowd
get off
1 informal escape a punishment; be acquitted:you’ll get off with a caution
2British go to sleep, especially after some difficulty.
3British informal have a sexual encounter:Linda got off with the ski instructor
4North American vulgar slang have an orgasm.
get off on
informal be excited or aroused by (something):he was obviously getting off on the adrenalin of performing before the crowd
get on
1perform or make progress in a specified way:how are you getting on?
continue doing something, especially after an interruption:I’ve got to get on with this job
chiefly British be successful in one’s life or career.
2chiefly British have a harmonious or friendly relationship:they seem to get on pretty well
3 (be getting on) informal be old or comparatively old:we are both getting on a bit
get on to
chiefly British make contact with (someone) about a particular topic.
get out
1(of something previously secret) become known:news got out that we were coming
2 (also get out of here) [in imperative] informal, chiefly North American used to express disbelief:get out, you’re a liar
get something out
1succeed in uttering, publishing, or releasing something:we’re keen to get a record out
2British succeed in solving or finishing a puzzle or mathematical problem.
get out of
contrive to avoid or escape (a duty or responsibility):they wanted to get out of paying
get something out of
achieve benefit from (an undertaking or exercise):everyone who took part in the course got a lot out of it
get over
1recover from (an ailment or an upsetting or startling experience):the trip will help him get over Sal’s death
2overcome (a difficulty).
get something over
1manage to communicate an idea or theory.
2complete an unpleasant or tedious but necessary task promptly:come on, let’s get it over with
get round (or North Americanaround)
1coax or persuade (someone) to do or allow something that they initially do not want to.
2deal successfully with (a problem).
evade (a regulation or restriction) without contravening it:the company changed its name to get round the law
get round to (or North Americanaround to)
deal with (a task) in due course:I might get round to organizing another trip in the spring
get through
1 (also get someone through) pass or assist someone in passing (a difficult or testing experience or period):I need these lessons to get me through my exam
(also get something through) (with reference to a piece of legislation) make or become law.
2chiefly British finish or use up (a large amount or number of something), especially within a short time:we got through four whole jars of mustard
3make contact by telephone.
succeed in communicating with someone in a meaningful way:I just don’t think anyone can get through to these kids
get to
informal annoy or upset (someone) by persistent action:he started crying—we were getting to him
get together
gather or assemble socially or to cooperate.
get up
1 (also get someone up) rise or cause to rise from bed after sleeping.
2(of wind or the sea) become strong or agitated.
get someone up
dress someone in a specified smart, elaborate, or unusual way:he was got up in striped trousers and a dinner jacket
get something up
1prepare or organize a project or piece of work:we used to get up little plays
2enhance or refine one’s knowledge of a subject.
get up to
British informal be involved in (typically something illicit or surprising):what did you get up to last weekend?