to get over sth
41get/gain/have an edge on sb — get/gain/have an edge (over/on sb/sth) ► to get or have an advantage in a particular situation: »Internet banks may have the edge over their old technology rivals when it comes to charges and rates, but they are not immune from complaints. Main… …
42get a jump on sb — get/have a jump on sb/sth US INFORMAL ► to have an advantage over other companies or people: »Big companies are always looking to get a jump on their rivals. Main Entry: ↑jump …
43get/have a jump on sb — get/have a jump on sb/sth US INFORMAL ► to have an advantage over other companies or people: »Big companies are always looking to get a jump on their rivals. Main Entry: ↑jump …
44get something over with — do or undergo something unpleasant or difficult, so as to be rid of it * * * ˌget sth ˈover (with) derived (informal) to complete sth unpleasant but necessary • I ll be glad to get the exam …
45ˌget sth ˈover — phrasal verb British same as get sth across We are trying to get this information over as clearly as possible.[/ex] …
46ˌget sth ˈover with — phrasal verb to do something, or to allow something to happen, because you want it to be finished I wanted to get the interview over with as quickly as possible.[/ex] …
47(be) (all) steamed up (over something) — be/get (all) steamed ˈup (about/over sth) idiom (BrE) (NAmE be ˈsteamed (about sth)) (informal) to be/become very angry or excited about sth …
48lock horns (with somebody) (over something) — ˌlock ˈhorns (with sb) (over sth) idiom to get involved in an argument or a disagreement with sb • The company has locked horns with the unions over proposed pay cuts. Main entry: ↑lockidiom …
49tide somebody over (something) — ˌtide sb ˈover (sth) derived no passive to help sb during a difficult period by providing what they need • Can you lend me some money to tide me over until I get paid? Main entry: ↑tidederived …
50gain an edge on sth — get/gain/have an edge (over/on sb/sth) ► to get or have an advantage in a particular situation: »Internet banks may have the edge over their old technology rivals when it comes to charges and rates, but they are not immune from complaints. Main… …
