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get over
verb
- to cross or surmount (something)
the children got over the fence
- intr, preposition to recover from (an illness, shock, etc)
- intr, preposition to overcome or master (a problem)
you'll soon get over your shyness
- intr, preposition to appreciate fully
I just can't get over seeing you again
- tr, adverb to communicate effectively
he had difficulty getting the message over
- tr, adverbsometimes foll bywith to bring (something necessary but unpleasant) to an end
let's get this job over with quickly
Example Sentences
United's 3-0 win over Athletic, who sit fourth in La Liga, was hugely impressive - and they will hope home advantage next week means they will get over the line.
鈥淚 was aiming for a lot of goals this season, but didn鈥檛 think I鈥檇 get over 100.鈥
If the Liberals and Conservatives both succeed in getting over 38% of the vote share nationally, as polls suggest is likely, it would be the first time that has happened since 1975.
With nations improving, the knack of simply getting over the line when it matters will stand Mitchell's side in good stead.
The idea did not take hold but it was a way of getting over that stumbling block.
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