Phrasal Verbs with GET

Get across

= to communicate.

= to make someone understand something. (Especially if the details are too difficult to understand or if the person being explained to understands poorly).

• Although I couldn't speak the language, I managed to get my meaning across when necessary.
• Your meaning didn't really get across.
• He's not very good at getting his idea across.

Get along - Get on with

= to have a good / friendly relationship with someone.

(get on is used more in Britain)

• Even though there are six of them sharing the house, they all get on well with each other.
• He doesn't get along well with his mother-in-law.
• Our new boss is very easy to get on with.

Get around

1. = to become known. To spread or to circulate. If news or information gets around, people tell other people, so that soon many people know about it.

• It's a small place, so news and gossip get around pretty quickly.
• The news of his arrest got around quickly.
• News soon got around that Matthew was back in town.

2. = to find a way of avoiding a difficult or unpleasant situation, so that you don't have to deal with it.

• There is no way of getting around it - you are going to have to tell her the truth.
• Isn't there any way of getting around the regulations?

Get at

1. = to reach, to access to something.

• The cupboard is too high for me to get at.
• The report is locked in the cabinet and I can't get at them.

2. = to suggest something indirectly, to imply. (used only in the continuous tense)

• What exactly are you getting at? (=trying to say, suggest)

Get away

1. = to go away from someone or something

• Get away from me!
• Get away from that cake!
• It was so busy that Francisca couldn't get away from the phone all day.

2. = to escape from someone who is chasing you.

• They tried to get away from the police but they weren't quick enough.

3. = to have a holiday.

• We hope to get away for a couple of weeks around Christmas.

Get down

1. = to cause someone to be depressed.

• This weather is getting me down
• Don't let these problems get you down too much.

Get down to

1. = to reach the point of dealing with something.

2. = to begin to work on something seriously. To give serious attention to something.

3. = to finally start doing something, after you have been avoiding it or after something has prevented you from doing it.

• Now, let's get down to business
• It's time I got down to some serious work.
• Once it is Summer, we will get down to painting the house.

 

Get on

1. = to put yourself on or in something

• I get on the bus at 8am every morning.
• We got on the train just before it left.

2. = to remind someone to do something; to continue

• Your story is taking all day. Get on with it!

Get out of

1. = to avoid something

• He always tells his parents he has homework to get out of doing the dishes.
• She was lucky to get out of that dangerous situation.

2. = to physically remove yourself from somewhere or something

• I got out of bed as soon as my alarm went off.
• The police officer told me to get out of the car.

Get over

1. = to recover from something or return to your usual state of health or happiness.

• I thought he would never get over her illness.
• It took her a long time to get over their separation.
• He never got over the shock of losing his wife.

2. = to overcome or deal with or gain control of something.

• She can't get over her shyness.

Can't get over

1. = to be amazed or surprised by something.

• I can't get over how much your kids have grown.

How do you use GET in English as a phrasal verb?

Mediterranean diet in a pill could help beat heart disease

Researchers at Cambridge University found that absorption of lycopene – the red substance in tomatoes – is dramatically boosted by combining it with milk protein.

They believe the effects of taking such a combination – akin to those of eating a healthy Mediterranean diet – in a pill could help reduce furring of the arteries which occurs in heart disease.

Lycopene is known to prevent atherosclerosis but is poorly absorbed in its natural form. Express

Brushing your teeth every day will SLASH your risk of throat cancer, scientists say

Research has shown that periodontal disease caused by certain bacteria has been associated with several types of cancer, including oral and head and neck cancers. Express

We should be eating more fat and less carbohydrates say scientists after large-scale global study found higher death rates in people who eat more carbs

A large study by Canadian researchers found people consuming the most carbs died sooner and those eating higher levels of fats had a reduced mortality. Now Swiss experts also agree. DailyMail

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Now that's checking out! 'Drugged-up' California cashiers appear to fall asleep at the register as they serve a customer

The cashiers remain motionless for the first 10 seconds of the video before being risen from their stupor 

One of the cashiers, wearing glasses, appears to have trouble scanning the items

The second cashier again drifts to a sleep-like state after bagging a soda bottle

The video was uploaded to YouTube and titled 'America's Opioid Epidemic' 

Every day, more than 90 Americans die after overdosing on opioids and it is the leading cause of accidental death in the US

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Inversion

Inversion happens when we reverse (invert) the normal word order of a structure.

When does inversion happen?
1. After negative adverbs: never, seldom, rarely, scarcely, hardly) in front position for emphasis, we invert the subject (s) and auxiliary (aux)/modal verb:

• Never have we witnessed such cruel behaviour by one child to another
• Seldom does one hear a politician say ‘sorry’
• Seldom have I seen such beautiful work.

2. Expressions beginning with not + a prepositional phrase or a clause in initial position:

• Not for a moment did I think I would be offered the job, so I was amazed when I got it.
• Not till I got home did I realise my wallet was missing.

3. Here and there: we can use a main verb without an auxiliary verb or modal verb:

• Here comes the bus!
• Here’s your coffee.
• I opened the door and there stood Michael, all covered in mud.

In the following expressions, the inversion comes in the second part of the sentence: Not until, Not since Only after, Only when, Only by

	Not until I saw John with my own eyes did I really believe he was safe.
	Not since Lucy left college had she had such a wonderful time.
	Only after I'd seen her flat did I understand why she wanted to live there.
	Only when we'd all arrived home did I feel calm.
	Only by working extremely hard could we afford to eat. 4. Inverted Conditional Forms  Were I you, I wouldn’t do it. (= If I were you, I wouldn’t do it.) Had I understood the problem, I wouldn’t have made those mistakes. (= If I had understood the problem, I wouldn’t have made those mistakes.)

English Subjunctive

We don’t use the subjunctive very much in contemporary English unless we wish to sound very formal. The base subjunctive is typically used in that clauses after two structures:

1. Certain verbs  demand, insist, recommend, suggest, advise, ask, command, demand, desire, insist, order, prefer, propose, recommend, request

• People demand that the troops be withdrawn.
• The boss insisted that Sam not be at the meeting.
• I suggest that he study.
• Jake recommended that Susan be hired immediately.

2. After some adjectives: advisable, best, crucial, desirable, essential, imperative, important, necessary, unthinkable, urgent, vital

• It is important that everyone register.
• Is it essential that we be there?

You should write the base of the verb after the that cluse, for example: be, have, do, go, sing, work. The base subjunctive does not use any other forms (goes, sings, works).

 "should" is sometimes  used more frequently in British English

Examples:

• The doctor recommended that she should see a specialist about the problem.
• Professor William suggested that Wilma should study harder for the final exam.
• It is essential (that) you should be given your medication

• Compare also the following:
• The doctor recommended (that) he should give up smoking. 
• The doctor recommended (that) he give up smoking. (More formal)
• The doctor recommended (that) he gives up smoking. (Less formal)

“Other” vs. “Another”

• Another + singular countable noun
• Other is used before plural or uncountable nouns.
• Other can accompanied by the article "the" in singular: example: the other car

Examples:

• I need another cup. (cup is singular so we use another)
• I need other cups. (cup is plural so we use other)
• I need others. (refers to other cups)
• The other people are waiting for the same thing.

More examples

I have two pencils. One is black, and the other is blue.
The other car cost much less.
I have two brothers. One of them lives in Canada. The other brother lives in Japan.”

• Let’s meet another day.”
• I’d like another piece of cake.
• “Other people have problems, too.” [people = plural noun]
• “This book has other information.” [information = uncountable noun]
• That piece of cake was tasty. I think I’ll have another. (another = one more piece of cake)

Others is a pronoun and is NOT followed by a noun.

• These shoes are too small. Do you have any other shoes?
• These shoes are too small. Do you have any others? (no noun after others)

Difference between 'such as' and 'like'

Such as is more than a thousand times commoner in academic writing than in speech, whereas like is straightforward and direct. Like implies comparison and such as implies inclusion. Consider these two examples:

Chuck enjoys desserts such as brownies, cheesecake, and macaroons
Chuck enjoys desserts like brownies, cheesecake, and macaroons

When you say “desserts like brownies,” you're implying that you don't enjoy brownies themselves, but instead enjoy a different dessert similar to brownies. It's a subtle difference, but one to be aware of.

We normally use a comma before such as when we present a list of examples. Where there is just one example, we don’t need a comma:
The shop specialises in tropical fruits, such as pineapples, mangoes and papayas. (… for example, pineapples, mangoes and papayas.)

Countries such as Sweden have a long record of welcoming refugees from all over the world.

She has worked in several countries where English is spoken as a first language, such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada and so on. (or, less formal, … like Australia, New Zealand, Canada and so on.)

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Here’s an important question for you: Do you live your life by default…or by design?

Living by DEFAULT means that you don’t have any specific dreams for your future… and so, you just kind of float through life and let things happen to you.

Living by DESIGN means that you know exactly who you are and what you want for your future—what your dreams are. You have a plan to get to your destination, and you take consistent action on it.

While living by default is a recipe for dissatisfaction, living by design is what makes you feel truly alive and content!

Why saunas really ARE good for your health: First ever study confirms they can treat and PREVENT illnesses

Recent studies have provided the first clear evidence that taking a regular sauna can be extremely good for health – alleviating and preventing common acute and chronic conditions.

In a 2015 study, scientists from the University of Eastern Finland recorded the sauna bathing habits of 2,300 men, and tracked their health for more than two decades.

They found that those who used saunas regularly suffered from dramatically fewer deaths from heart disease or stroke. In a follow-up study by the same group the following year, regular sauna sessions were found to substantially reduce the risk of dementia. Mail

High blood pressure: Swap salt for THIS at dinner to reduce high BP

HIGH blood pressure could be lowered by cutting back on salt, and by swapping it for herbs and spices, it’s been claimed.

Don’t add salt when cooking,” said the charity. “This includes salty foods like soy sauce, stock cubes and gravy granules.

“Get extra flavour with herbs and spices, and from seasonings like chilli, ginger, lemon or lime juice.”

Express

Arthritis symptoms: 85p spice relieves joint pain and inflammation

ARTHRITIS symptoms include joint pain and inflammation, and the condition affects about 10 million people in the UK. But, adding an 85p household favourite spice to your dinner could relieve signs of arthritis.

Turmeric contains the anti-inflammatory ingredient curcumin, which could help to relieve joint pain.

The bright yellow spice is traditionally used as a curry spice, but research claims it could be beneficial for rheumatoid arthritis patients.

Curcumin blocks certain enzymes that cause inflammation, it’s been claimed.

It could also be used to reduce the risk of diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease, a study has revealed. Express

Who was Guy Fawkes? How did he die and why do we celebrate him on Bonfire Night?

Everyone remembers Guy Fawkes as the scapegoat and one of the main conspirators of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot.

November 5 marks the the day when 13 Catholic men conspired to blow up Westminster – burying King James I and everyone inside beneath the rubble.

The foiled Gunpowder Plot, as it is known today, is celebrated across the nation with an impressive display of fireworks in the evening. Express

Daily dose of broccoli, cauliflower and sprouts could prevent everything from arthritis to heart disease, claim academics and here is why

Mice fed a broccoli-supplemented diet can better tolerate digestive issues

Cruciferous vegetables contain a substance that promotes gut health and lining

Healthy intestinal linings prevent leaky gut, which exposes the body to toxins

Leaky gut can lead to inflammation and subsequent arthritis or heart disease

Humans will likely need to eat three-and-a-half cups of broccoli a day to benefit 

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Regarding, as regards, in regard to, with regard to = in relation to ...

As regards, in regard to and with regard to are all standard compound prepositions. Thy are all very similar..

 Ex.:  With regard to your letter…
        In regard to the matter we debated this morning…        As regards temperament,  the two presidents are.....

Don´t use "to" after regarding

The following phrases can be used as "respecto de":

• Regarding the …
• As regards….
• With respect to
• In regard to…
• With regard to …

Doubt vs. Question

I've seen many people confuse the words "doubt" and "question"  A question is something you ask. To doubt something is to think it's unlikely. One would almost never say "I have a doubt." You have a question, not a doubt. "If you use doubt" it means  that you are uncertain."To doubt something is to think it's unlikely.

Difference Between AIM, GOAL, And OBJECTIVE

Many people use these words interchangeably; there is really very little difference between them. In everyday spoken English, the most common word is goal. Aim and objective are usually used in more formal writing.

One small difference is that an objective is more specific than a goal, for example:

• Aims are general statements that provide direction or intent to educational action.Aims may serve as organizing principles of educational direction for more than one grade. 
• Our goal is to improve health care for children.Goals are statements of educational intention which are more specific than aims. Goals too may encompass an entire program, subject area, or multiple grade levels. 
• Our objective is to provide 10,000 children with vaccines.specific.Objectives are usually specific statements of educational intention which delineate either general or specific outcomes

Objectives are similar to aims, although a bit more specific. Objectives require more analytical thinking when learning about something. It focuses on the skills of a topic, while an aim is just the basic understanding someone has to reach when learning a lesson.

50 Popular English Idioms to Sound Like a Native Speaker

1. CRUNCH TIME: the period of time just before a project has to be completed and everyone has to work hard

• I’m not getting enough sleep these days. It’s crunch time at work.

2. LET YOUR FREAK FLAG FLY: to let others see your uniqueness

• My colleagues were surprised at the Christmas party- I let my freak flag fly and showed them a break dance routine.

3. GET OUT OF HAND: when you lose control of things, they get out of hand

• The party got out of hand and the guests started to throw bottles at each other.

4. GET YOUR HEAD AROUND IT: to understand something

• I just can’t get my head around the fact that Joe is leaving us.

5. DIG IN YOUR HEELS / STICK TO YOUR GUNS: to refuse to compromise or change your mind

• My parents wanted me to give up writing, but I dug in my heels and went on to become a famous writer.
• My parents wanted me to give up writing, but I stuck to my guns and went on to become a famous writer.

6. POUND THE PAVEMENT: to walk the streets looking for a job

• I’d been pounding the pavement for months before I found a job in a fast food restaurant.

7. PULL A RABBIT OUT OF A HAT: to do something unexpected that may have seemed impossible

• I thought we were going bankrupt, but my partner pulled a rabbit out of his hat and we landed a major contract.

8. LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED: to do everything you can to achieve your goal

• I’ll leave no stone unturned until I find out who did this.

9. GET IT OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM: to do something you’ve wanted to do for a long time and don’t want to postpone any longer

• I wasn’t sure how she was going to react, but I had to get it out of my system, so I told her I had found another woman.

10. STEP UP YOUR GAME: to start performing better

• If you want to win this competition, you’ll have to step up your game.

11. PULL YOURSELF TOGETHER: to calm down and behave normally

• I understand you’ve had a bad day, but pull yourself together and get on with your job, will you?

12. SHAPE UP OR SHIP OUT: either start performing better or leave

• This is the last time I’m telling you to arrive on time. Shape up or ship out.

13. CUT SOMEBODY SOME SLACK: to give somebody a break/ not to judge somebody severely

• I was extremely busy last week. Cut me some slack and I’ll finish the report by tomorrow morning.

14. BY THE SKIN OF YOUR TEETH: when you do something by the skin of your teeth, you only just succeed/ nearly fail

• I hadn’t studied much, but passed the test by the skin of my teeth.

15. ONCE IN A BLUE MOON: when something rarely ever happens

• We used to see him all the time, but now he just visits us once in a blue moon.

16. GO DOWN IN FLAMES: to end or fail suddenly and spectacularly

• She’d wanted to become Managing Director, but her career went down in flames when they found out she’d been leaking information to our competitors.

17. TAR SOMEONE WITH THE SAME BRUSH: to believe that someone has the same bad qualities as others in a group

• I don’t think much of that band, but the singer shouldn’t be tarred with the same brush. She’s got a fantastic voice.

18. COME OUT SWINGING: to be confrontational and strongly defend yourself at the beginning of a debate

• Our local MP came out swinging against the current leadership and demanded that the government resign.

19. HANG IN THERE: wait and be patient

• I know you’d really like to call him, but I don’t think that’s the right thing to do now. Just hang in there and he will call you.

20. SHOOT FROM THE HIP: to speak directly

• If you want to get on well with your boss, try not to shoot from the hip next time. You don’t want to offend him, do you?

21. GO THE EXTRA MILE: to make a special effort/try very hard to achieve your goal

• If you want to become proficient in English, you’ll have to go the extra mile and start learning idioms.
• My English class was great, we learnt so much because our teacher was the best, she always went the extra mile for us.

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22. RUNNING ON FUMES: to continue to stay awake when feeling exhausted

• I’m sorry, but I’ve got to go home now. I haven’t slept for twenty hours and I’m running on fumes.

23. SOLD ME OUT: to snitch on someone, or let their secret out

• I asked you to keep it to yourself! I can’t believe you sold me out, I trusted you!

24. YOU SOLD ME (ON SOMETHING): you convinced me of something, because you were persuasive

• OK, you’ve sold me. I’ll go to the match with you.

25. BLEW ME AWAY: when something blows you away, you’re extremely impressed by it

• The exhibition just blew me away. I’d never seen so many beautiful paintings before.

26. BLOW SMOKE: to exaggerate or say things that aren’t true to make you seem better/ more knowledgeable than in reality

• I’m not blowing smoke. I have honestly read War and Peace by Tolstoy.

27. CRY WOLF: to call for help when you don’t need it

• Do you think Peter is in trouble or is he just crying wolf?

28. COULDN’T CARE LESS: used to express total lack of interest in something

• That man stole a bottle of wine from the shop.
• Oh, really? I couldn’t care less.

29. BE CHUFFED TO BITS: to be pleased and happy

• Hey, thanks for the present! I’m chuffed to bits.

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30. FEELING UNDER THE WEATHER: to be ill or unable to do regular activities

• I think I’m going to have to take the day off work. I feel quite under the weather today.

31. BE TICKLED PINK: to be excited and happy

• She was tickled pink by all the compliments she’d received.

32. A BAKER’S DOZEN: thirteen

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33. COMFORT FOOD: food that makes you feel better, because it reminds you of your childhood

• After a tiring day, it’s so nice to make some comfort food and settle down with a good book.

34. SKELETON CREW: the minimum number of people needed to keep a service/office operating

• Can you come back after the holidays? We’re operating with a skeleton crew at the moment.

35. LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY: to let something happen, no matter what happens next

• I must tell John how I feel about him, let the chips fall where they may.

36. NO-BRAINER: an easy decision

• Do you think I should propose to Judy?
• Come on, it’s a no-brainer. She’s such a fantastic woman!

37. A STONE’S THROW: very near

• The hotel  was a stone’s throw from the beach. I loved it.

38. HEAR ON THE GRAPEVINE: to hear a rumour or unconfirmed story

• I heard on the grapevine that Charlie and Sarah are dating at the moment.

39. SIT ON THE FENCE: to stay neutral and not take sides

• Well don’t you think I’m right, he’s been acting differently hasn’t he?
• I’m sitting on the fence with this one, you’re both my good friends.

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40. TAKE WHAT SOMEONE SAYS WITH A PINCH OF SALT: regard something as exaggerated, or only believe a part of something

• Did you hear what Tina said happened in the office yesterday?
• Oh, I would take anything she says with a pinch of salt.

41. FREAK OUT: to become very angry, scared or excited

• Mum, don’t freak out! I married a guy in Las Vegas.

42. BE A CATCH: be someone worth marrying/having

• John is taking me out tonight. He’s such a catch, I hope he’ll propose.

43. PIECE OF CAKE: when something is extremely easy to do

• Do you think you could beat him in a race?
• Yeah, piece of cake. I’m definitely a lot faster than him.

44. HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD: used if something someone says, is precisely correct

• My doctor hit the nail on the head. He knew exactly what was wrong with me!

45. COSTS AN ARM AND A LEG: when something is very expensive

• My son wants that mountain bike for his birthday, but it’ll cost an arm and a leg!

46. HIT THE BOOKS: to study very hard

• Do you want to go for lunch somewhere nice?
• No thanks, I’m going to hit the books. I have an exam coming up soon.

47. BITE OFF MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW: to take on something that is too much for you to handle

• He recently got promoted and took on some new responsibilities, but he’s just too busy. He bit off more than he could chew, and I don’t think he can handle it anymore.  

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48. WHEN PIGS FLY: this means that something will never happen

• Aren’t you going to buy that dream house you told me about?
• Ugh, I will when pigs fly. It’s just so expensive, I don’t think it’ll happen.

49. DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER: this means don’t make a decision based on a brief impression or outward appearance

• I don’t like our new neighbours very much, they’re quite strange.
• Hey, you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Give them a chance, I think they’re just a bit quirky but really nice!

50. YOU ROCK: you are great

• Thanks for the tickets, Rob. You rock!

51. MISS THE BOAT:
when someone has missed their opportunity to do something

• Have you applied for that job yet?
• No, I think I may have missed the boat. I should’ve done it last week.