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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
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.
"It would be really special if we can get over the line," Bradley told BBC Sport NI.
There is something missing, though, and maybe it is very specific like a specialist striker, or the mentality you need to get over the line.
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