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Definition of get over phrasal verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

 

get over

 phrasal verb
phrasal verb
 
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Phrasal Verbs

get over something

 
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to deal with or gain control of something synonym overcome She can't get over her shyness. I think the problem can be gotten over without too much difficulty.

get over something/somebody

 
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to return to your usual state of health, happiness, etc. after an illness, a shock, the end of a relationship, etc. He was disappointed at not getting the job, but he'll get over it.

get over yourself

(informal)
 
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to stop thinking that you are so important; to stop being so serious Just get over yourself and stop complaining! He needs to grow up a little and get over himself.

get somethingover (to somebody)

 
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to make something clear to someone He didn't really get his meaning over to the audience.

get something over (with)

(informal)
 
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to complete something unpleasant but necessary I'll be glad to get the exam over and done with.
See get over in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary