G
Idioms beginning with "G"
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Contents of G:
[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.
* /At our school, children get a head start on their reading ability […]
[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.
[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.
[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 […]
[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.
[get a raise] {v. phr.}
To receive an increment in salary.
Because of his good work, Ted got a raise after May 1.
[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 […]