get over

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To overcome.

   • I'm trying to get over my fear of flying.
2. 2

   To recover (from).

   • I'm having problems getting over a bad cold.
3. 3

   To forget and move on

   To forget and move on; to calm down regarding something.

   • She was in love with me for 10 years, and still hasn't got over the fact that the feeling wasn't mutual.
   • Oh yeah Can I start over? Oh yeah Can I start over? and get over it
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   1. 4

      To manipulate (someone)

      To manipulate (someone); to get around (someone); to improve one's own standing at another's expense.

      • We need a plan to get over Mr. Smith.
   2. 5

      To successfully communicate

      To successfully communicate; to get across.

      • In our lectures we need to get over the importance of online safety.
   3. 6

      To score a try.

      • Ireland got their second try not long before half-time with O'Leary, an injury doubt all week with a stiff back, just about getting over for a try which was confirmed by the video referee.
   4. 7

      To impress someone

      To impress someone; to achieve a goal; to be successful.

      • The concert went well, and we really got over with the talent scout.
   5. 8

      To establish a connection with the audience as a character or faction.

   6. 9

      To use a drug one is addicted to

      To use a drug one is addicted to; to provide an addict with a dose.

      • She needs to get over every day.
      • He can get me over.
   7. 10

      To have sex.

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