10 Phrasal verbs with “Get” That’ll Make You Sound Like a Native (or at Least Funnier at Parties)

Let’s get real for a second, phrasal verbs with Get

“Get” is one of those magical little words in English that seems to be everywhere. And when you add prepositions or adverbs to it? Boom — a bunch of phrasal verbs that mean completely different things. Like, get over it. Today we’re diving into 10 super common (and sometimes weird) phrasal verbs with “get” — plus how to use them without sounding like a grammar book.

1.Get up

Meaning: Wake up and leave your bed

Example: I got up at 7am today. I hated it.

Real tip: Use this one to sound motivated, even if you’re dying inside.

2.Get along (with)

Meaning: Have a good relationship with someone

Example: I get along really well with my dog. Humans? Not so much.

Confusion alert: Americans say “get along,” Brits might say “get on with.”

3. Get over

Meaning: Recover from something (illness, heartbreak, etc.)

Example: It took me a month to get over that flu… and even longer to get over my ex.

Use this to show you’re emotionally available again. Or not.

4. Get by

Meaning: Survive or manage (usually with difficulty)

Example: I don’t make much money, but I get by on coffee and optimism.

5. Get away (with)

Meaning: Do something bad and not get caught

Example: How did she get away with stealing the cookies?!

Tip: Works great for kids, cats, and politicians.

6. Get back (at)

Meaning: Take revenge

Example: She got back at him by deleting his Netflix profile. Savage.

Use with caution. Or creativity.

7. Get into

Meaning: Become involved or accepted

Example: I finally got into yoga. Now I just sit on a mat and breathe.

Also used for music, hobbies, or drama.

8. Get out (of)

Meaning: Leave, or escape a situation

Example: I tried to get out of the meeting, but my camera “accidentally” turned on.

Great for introverts and master excuse-makers.

9. Get ahead

Meaning: Make progress (especially in career or life)

Example: If you want to get ahead, start by actually getting up in the morning.

Motivational quote in disguise.

10. Get on (something)

Meaning: Enter a bus, train, plane, etc.

Example: I got on the wrong bus and ended up in another city. Oops.

Note: You get on transportation, but get in a car or taxi. English, right?

Bonus Tip:

Don’t memorize, use them, these phrasal verbs won’t stick unless you see them in context, use them, or hear them in real situations. Try writing a short story using 5 of them. Or better yet — challenge a friend to a “phrasal verb roast battle.”

If you liked this post, you’ll love the upcoming one on “Phrasal verbs with ‘Take’ — Why English learners take it so personally.” Stay tuned