Reading set "Idioms with 'get a' to learn" (Number of items 13)
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get a black eye
get a black eye {v. phr.}
1. To receive a dark ring around the eye after being hit by someone's fist or an object.
In the fistfight Tom got a black eye from Pete.
Sue got a black eye when she ran into a tree.
2. To have one's character denigrated.
Our firm received a black eye because of all the consumer complaints that were lodged against our product.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
get a break
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
get a fix
get a fix or give a fix {v. phr.}, {slang}, {drug culture}
To provide (someone) with an injection of narcotics.
The neighborhood pusher gave Joe a fix.
Contrast: GET A FIX ON.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
get a fix on
get a fix on {v. phr.}, {informal}
Receive a reading of a distant object by electronic means, as by radar or sonar.
Can you get a fix on the submarine?
Contrast: GET A FIX.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
get a grip on
get a grip on {v. phr.}
To take firm control of something.
If Tim wants to keep his job, he had better get a grip on himself and start working harder.
Contrast: LOSE ONE'S GRIP.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
get a head start on
get a head start on {v. phr.}
To receive preliminary help or instruction in a particular subject so that the recipient is in a favorable position compared to his or her peers.
At our school, children get a head start on their reading ability thanks to a special program.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
get a kick out of
get a kick out of {v. phr.}
To be greatly thrilled; derive pleasure from.
Tom and Many get a kick out of playing four hands on the piano.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
get a line on
get a line on {v. phr.}
To receive special, sometimes even confidential information about something.
Before Bill accepted his new position, he got a line on how the business was being run.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
get a load of
get a load of {v. phr.}, {slang}
1. To take a good look at; see (something unusual or interesting.) — Often used to show surprise or admiration.
Get a load of that pretty girl!
Get a load of Dick's new car!
Compare: LOOK OVER.
2. To listen to carefully or with interest, especially exciting news. — Often used as a command:
Get a load of this: Alice got married yesterday!
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
get a move on
get a move on {informal} or {slang} get a wiggle on {v. phr.}
To hurry up; get going. — Often used as a command.
Get a move on, or you will be late.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
get a raise
get a raise {v. phr.}
To receive an increment in salary.
Because of his good work, Ted got a raise after May 1.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
get a rise out of
get a rise out of {v. phr.}, {slang}
1. To have some fun with (a person) by making (him) angry; tease.
The boys get a rise out of Joe by teasing him about his girl friend.
2. {vulgar}, {avoidable}
To be sexually aroused (said of males)
Jim always gets a rise out of watching adult movies.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
get a word in
To find a chance to say something when others are talking.
The little boy listened to the older students and finally got in a word.
Mary talked so much that Jack couldn't get a word in edgewise.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms