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[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.

* /Mary talked so much that  […]

[get about]

See: [GET AROUND] (1b).

[get across]  {v.}

1. To explain clearly, make (something) clear; to make clear the meaning of.

Mr. Brown is a good coach because he can get across the plays.

Syn.: [PUT ACROSS].

2. To become clear.

* /The teacher tried to explain the problem,  […]

[get after]  {v.},  {informal}

1. To try or try again to make someone do what he is supposed to do.

Ann's mother gets after her to hang up her clothes.

2. To scold or make an attack on.

* /Bob's mother got after him for tracking mud into the  […]

[get ahead]  {v.}

1.  {informal}

To become successful.

Mr. Brown was a good lawyer and soon began to get ahead.

The person with a good education finds it easier to get ahead.

2. To be able to save money; get out of debt.

* /In a few more  […]

[get along] also [get on]  {v.}

1. To go or move away; move on.

The policeman told the boys on the street corner to get along.

2. To go forward; make progress; advance,

John is getting along well in school. He is learning more every day.

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[get along] or [on in years]  {v. phr.}

To age; grow old.

[get an earful]  {v. phr.},  {informal}

To hear more (of usually unwelcome news) than one expects or wishes to hear.

I asked how Tim and his wife were getting along, and I certainly got an earful.

Contrast: [SAY A MOUTHFUL].

[get around]  {v.}

1a. To go to different places; move about.

Mary's father really gets around; Monday he was in Washington; Wednesday he was in Chicago; and today he is in New York.

Fred broke his leg, but he is able to get about on crutches.

 […]

[get around to]  {v.}

To do (something) after putting it off; find time for.