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Definition of get over phrasal verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

get over

phrasal verb
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get over something
  1. to deal with or gain control of something synonym overcome
    • She can't get over her shyness.
    • I think the problem can be got over without too much difficulty.
get over something/somebody
 
  1. 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.
    • OK, so you lost. Get over it!
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get something over (to somebody)
  1. to make something clear to somebody
    • He didn't really get his meaning over to the audience.
get something over (with)
  1. (informal) to complete something unpleasant but necessary
    • I'll be glad to get the exam over and done with.
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