Letter G – Episode 03 1 / 20 1) What is the meaning of “Get over it ”? • To fight for it again • To forget and move on • To keep thinking about it Explanation: It means to accept something that happened in the past and stop worrying. Example: He was disappointed at not getting the job, but he’ll get over it. 2 / 20 2) What is the meaning of “Get one’s point across”? • To stay silent • To confuse people • To make others understand you Explanation: It means explaining clearly so people understand. Example: Maybe there’s a better way to get your point across. 3 / 20 3) What is the meaning of “Get ready”? • To go to sleep • To prepare • To stop everything Explanation: Get ready means preparing for something. Example: We didn’t have much time to get ready before they arrived. 4 / 20 4) What is the meaning of “Get rid of something”? • To throw away • To fix carefully • To keep forever Explanation: Get rid of means disposing of something unwanted. Example: These old clothes are no good. We can get rid of them. 5 / 20 5) What is the meaning of “Get rid of somebody”? • To help them stay longer • To invite them in • To send someone away Explanation: It means removing someone you don’t want. Example: We got rid of our unwelcome guests by saying we had to go to bed. 6 / 20 6) What is the meaning of “Get somebody down”? • To help someone succeed • To make someone laugh • To make someone unhappy Explanation: Get somebody down means depressing or making someone sad. Example: The chaos in his house was starting to get him down. 7 / 20 7) What is the meaning of “Get the hang of it”? • To learn how something works • To give up quickly • To break something Explanation: It means practicing until you understand how to do something. Example: I will be able to operate the machine once I get the hang of it. 8 / 20 8) What does “Get the message?” mean? • Do you understand? • Do you want to repeat it? • Can you write it down? Explanation: It’s used to ask if someone understood what is meant. Example: We don’t need lazy people around here. Get the message? 9 / 20 9) What is the meaning of “Get the point”? • To understand the main idea • To miss the meaning • To tell more jokes Explanation: It means understanding the main purpose of something. Example: I wish he would stop telling jokes and get to the point of his speech. 10 / 20 10) What is the meaning of “Get through with”? • To complete • To delay forever • To forget about it Explanation: Get through with means completing something. Example: John said he would see me when he gets through with Tim. 11 / 20 11) What is the meaning of “Get something through somebody’s thick skull”? • To block the thought • To ignore the idea • To make someone understand Explanation: It means making someone stubborn finally understand. Example: Can anybody get through, or are you just stubborn? 12 / 20 12) What is the meaning of “Get to”? • To sleep early • To arrive at a place • To leave suddenly Explanation: Get to means reaching a place. Example: I do not know what time we will get to Los Angeles. 13 / 20 13) What is the meaning of “Get to one’s feet”? • To stand up • To sit down • To fall asleep Explanation: Get to one’s feet means rising to a standing position. Example: On a signal from the teacher, the students got to their feet. 14 / 20 14) What is the meaning of “Get together”? • To argue • To meet or gather • To separate Explanation: Get together means meeting socially or for discussion. Example: We get together every other week. 15 / 20 15) What is the meaning of “Get up”? • To lie down again • To leave the bed • To stay asleep Explanation: Get up means waking and leaving bed. Example: I got up at 7 o’clock in the morning. 16 / 20 16) What is the meaning of “Get used to”? • To become familiar with • To avoid completely • To stay uncomfortable Explanation: Get used to means adapting to something new. Example: It took them a long time to get used to their new boss. 17 / 20 17) What is the meaning of “Get your head up”? • To stay alert and aware • To fall asleep • To hide your face Explanation: It means being careful and aware of what’s around you. Example: You are alone in this case. So please get your head up. 18 / 20 18) What is the meaning of “Gift”? • A present • A punishment • A debt Explanation: Gift means something given to someone without payment. Example: I bought my little girl a nice gift. 19 / 20 19) What is the meaning of “Gigantic”? • Extremely large • Very small • Normal size Explanation: Gigantic means extremely big or huge. Example: The cost has been gigantic. 20 / 20 20) What is the meaning of “Get the picture?” • Do you want to draw? • Do you want a photo? • Do you understand? Explanation: Similar to “Get the message?” – asking if someone understood. Example: I explained it twice. Do you get the picture? Your score is LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte Next Episode 4