G
Idioms beginning with "G"
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[get off one's case] or [back] or [tail] {v. phr.}
To stop bothering and constantly checking up on someone; quit hounding one.
"Get off my case!" he cried angrily. "You're worse than the cops."
Contrast: [ON ONE'S CASE].
[get off one's tail] {v. phr.}, {slang}
To get busy, to start working.
OK you guys! Get off your tails and get cracking!
[get off the ground] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To make a successful beginning; get a good start; go ahead; make progress.
Our plans for a party didn't get off the ground because no one could come.
[get off to a flying] or [running start] {v. phr.}
To have a promising or successful beginning.
Ron got off to a flying start in business school when he got nothing but A's.
[get on] or [get onto] {v.}, {informal}
1. To speak to (someone) roughly about something he did wrong; blame; scold.
Mrs. Thompson got on the girls for not keeping their rooms clean.
* /The fans got on the new shortstop after he made several […]
[get on one's good side] {v. phr.}
To gain the favor of someone; flatter or please another.
A clever lobbyist knows how to get on the good side of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
[get on one's nerves] {v. phr.}
To make you nervous.
John's noisy eating habits get on your nerves.
Children get on their parents' nerves by asking so many questions.