get over
phrasal verbget over something
- 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.
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get over something/somebody
- 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!
get something over (to somebody)
- to make something clear to somebody
- He didn't really get his meaning over to the audience.
get something over (with)
- (informal) to complete something unpleasant but necessary
- I'll be glad to get the exam over and done with.