to get something
11get something off chest — get (something) off (your) chest to tell someone about something that has been worrying you. I sometimes discuss my problems with someone else just to get them off my chest …
12get something out of your mind — get (something) out of (your) mind to stop thinking about something. I can t get that image out of my mind. If you re afraid of flying, you have to put that fear out of your mind …
13get something out of mind — get (something) out of (your) mind to stop thinking about something. I can t get that image out of my mind. If you re afraid of flying, you have to put that fear out of your mind …
14get something over and done with — get (something) over and done with to do something difficult or unpleasant as soon as you can so that you do not have to worry about it any more. I ve made an appointment to have my wisdom tooth out tomorrow morning. I just want to get it over… …
15get something into your thick head — get something into/through/your thick head/skull/informal phrase to start understanding something This expression is used when you are angry and you think someone is being stupid Will you get it into your thick head that I’m not coming! Thes …
16get something through your thick head — get something into/through/your thick head/skull/informal phrase to start understanding something This expression is used when you are angry and you think someone is being stupid Will you get it into your thick head that I’m not coming! Thes …
17get something out of the way — get (something) out of the way to finish something first so that you can do something else. I got my required courses out of the way, and now I can study the things I m really excited about …
18get something rolling — get (something) rolling American get rolling if a business or activity gets rolling, it starts. She made a few light hearted comments to get the conversation rolling …
19get something off the ground — get (something) off the ground to start. Casey and his friend tried to start a band, but it never got off the ground. A lot more money will be needed to get this project off the ground. Etymology: based on the idea of an aircraft getting off the… …
20get something off one's chest — ► get something off one s chest informal say something that one has wanted to say for a long time. Main Entry: ↑chest …
