Flashcards based on "Idioms with 'get a' to learn" set

[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.

[get a break]  {v. phr.}

To receive a stroke of luck.

[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].

[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].

[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].

[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.

[get a kick out of]  {v. phr.}

To be greatly thrilled; derive pleasure from.

[get a line on]  {v. phr.}

To receive special, sometimes even confidential information about something.

[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 move on]  {informal} or  {slang} [get a wiggle on]  {v. phr.}

To hurry up; get going. — Often used as a command.

[get a raise]  {v. phr.}

To receive an increment in salary.

[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)

[get a word in] or [get a word in edgewise] also [get a word in edgeways]  {v. phr.}

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.