Phrasal Verbs with Get: List, Examples & Exercises

Study Phrasal Verbs with Get by level using the links below. You can also find a comprehensive list and the exercises at the bottom of the page.

Phrasal Verbs with Get – A1 Beginner

Infographic showing Phrasal Verbs with Get, A1 Beginner level: get up, get on, get off, get back, get together, get in, get out, get to. Full article please visit: www.esl-inventory.com

Phrasal VerbSplitMeaningExample Sentence
get upNeverrise from bedI got up at 6 a.m. today.
get inNeverarrive (vehicle), enterThe train got in late.
get onNeverboard a bus, plane, etc.Let’s get on the bus.
get offNeverleave a bus, plane, etc.We got off at the wrong stop.
get outNeverleave, escapeWe need to get out of here fast.
get backNeverreturn to a placeWhat time did you get back last night?
get togetherNevermeet, gather sociallyWe should get together this weekend.
get toNevergo / arrive to a placeHow do I get to the bus station?

Exercise – A1 Beginner

EXERCISE A1: Phrasal Verbs with Get – Beginner

Form the phrasal verb that makes sense in the sentence by choosing the best particle to fill the gaps.

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He got _____ of the house to see if it was raining.

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We got _____ at the wrong stop, so we waited for another bus.

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I get _____ early every morning.

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She gets _____ the car to go to work.

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My friends and I get _____ every Sunday.

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My journey starts when I get _____ the train. (to board)

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How do I get _____ your house from the train station?

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We get _____ to class after the break.

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The children got _____ late because of the heavy rain. (to return)

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We get _____ the plane after they scan the boarding pass.

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Phrasal Verbs with Get – A2 Elementary

Infographic showing Phrasal Verbs with Get, A2 Elementary level: get along with, get along, get ahead, get down, get away, get back, get over, get by. Full article please visit: www.esl-inventory.com
Phrasal VerbSplitMeaningExample Sentence
get along withNeverhave a good relationshipI get along with my coworkers really well.
get aheadNeverprogress and succeedYou need to work hard to get ahead.
get awayNeverescape / go on a short break / leave a placeThe thief got away before the police arrived. / We’re getting away this weekend.
get back (something)Possiblereturn somethingI came here to get my computer back to the lab.
get byNevermanage, survive (especially financially)We can get by with one car this week.
get overNeverrecover fromIt took her weeks to get over the flu.
get alongNeverprogressHow’s the new project getting along?
get downPossibledepress / swallow with difficulty / reduceThis cold weather is getting me down. / Those pills are hard to get down.

Exercise – A2 Elementary

EXERCISE A2: Phrasal Verbs with Get – Elementary

Form the phrasal verb that makes sense in the sentence by choosing the best particle to fill the gaps.

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I’ll get _____ to the cellar and fetch more wine for us.

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We’re getting _____ to the countryside this weekend.

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We’ll get _____ with one car until next month.

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She’s studying hard to get _____ in her career.

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It’s difficult to get _____ on a low salary.

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He doesn’t get _____  his sister.

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How’s the new project getting _____?

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The thief got _____ before the police arrived.

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It took her a week to get _____ the flu.

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I had to get _____ to the office cause I forgot my car keys.

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Phrasal Verbs with Get – B1 Intermediate

Infographic showing Phrasal Verbs with Get, B1 Intermediate level: get across, get around, get on, get on with, get down to, get away with, get back to, get through. Full article please visit: www.esl-inventory.com
Phrasal VerbSplitMeaningExample Sentence
get acrossAlwayscommunicate clearly / move something from one side to the otherShe couldn’t get her point across.
get aroundNevermove from place to place / become knownHe gets around by bike easily where he lives. / Gossip gets around quickly here.
get away withNeverescape punishmentHe always gets away with cheating.
get throughNeversucceed in contacting / succeed in a difficult situationI called many times but couldn’t get through. / We have to get through this audit.
get onNeverhave good relationshipWe don’t really get on well.
get on withNevercontinue doing something / make progressStop talking and get on with your work. / How are you getting on with your lessons?
get down toNeverstart doing seriouslyLet’s get down to business.
get back toNeverrespond later, return toI’ll get back to you tomorrow.

Exercise – B1 Intermediate

EXERCISE B1: Phrasal Verbs with Get – Intermediate

Form the phrasal verb that makes sense in the sentence by choosing the best particle to fill the gaps.

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I rented a car, so I got _____ easily there.

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He always gets _____ being late.

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What’s the best way to get _____ here? Bus or Train?

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We’ll get _____ this difficult project together, alright?.

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How’s that school project getting _____?

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I’ll get _____ you tomorrow with the report.

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It’s hard to get your ideas _____ in another language.

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She tried to get _____ her work, but it was hard to focus with all that noise.

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Let’s get _____ business right now.

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How are you getting _____ your English course?

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Phrasal Verbs with Get – B2 Independent

Infographic showing Phrasal Verbs with Get, B2 Independent level: get at, get into, get around to, get to, get out of, get back at, get over with, get through to. Full article please visit: www.esl-inventory.com
Phrasal VerbSplitMeaningExample Sentence
get around (to) -ingNeverfind time to do somethingI never got around to replying to her email.
get atNeverimply, suggest / criticizeWhat are you getting at? / His mom keeps getting at him because of his low grades.
get back atNevertake revengeShe got back at him for lying.
get intoNeverenter or become involvedShe got into an Ivy League university.
get out ofNeveravoid responsibilityHe tried to get out of doing the dishes.
get through toNeversucceed in contacting someone by phoneIt’s hard to get through to her, she’s always in a meeting.
get (something) over withAlwaysfinish something unpleasantLet’s get the meeting over with quickly.
get toNeverannoy / start discussing / have the opportunity to do somethingDon’t let other people’s bad mood get to you. / We’ll get to your point soon. / We finally got to see that show.

Exercise – B2 Independent

EXERCISE B2: Phrasal Verbs with Get – Independent

Form the phrasal verb that makes sense in the sentence by choosing the best particle to fill the gaps.

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We didn’t get _____ see everything because the museum was closing.

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He got _____ knitting and crochet last year.

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It’s hard to get _____ the manager; he’s always busy.

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Don’t let their criticism get _____ you. You did your best.

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I never get _____ cleaning the garage, it’s so messy!

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Let’s get this meeting _____ quickly.

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I’m trying to get _____ doing extra work today.

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She got _____ her colleague for taking credit.

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What exactly are you getting _____? That I did it on purpose?

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His teacher keeps getting _____ him for talking too much.

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List of all Phrasal Verbs with Get

Here’s a comprehensive list of phrasal verbs with get, their meaning, if they can be split by an object, and an example. Most of phrasal verbs with get can’t be separated.

Phrasal VerbSplitMeaningExample Sentence
get acrossAlwayscommunicate clearly
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move something from one side to the other
She couldn’t get her point across.
get aheadNeverprogress and succeedYou need to work hard to get ahead.
get along (in)NeverprogressHow’s the new project getting along?
get along withNeverhave a good relationshipI get along with my coworkers really well.
get aroundNevermove from place to place
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become known
He gets around by bike easily where he lives.
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Gossip gets around quickly here, trust no one.
get around (to) -ingNeverfind time to do somethingI never got around to replying to her email.
get atNeverimply, suggest
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criticize
What are you getting at?
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His mom keeps getting at him because of his low grades.
get awayNeverescape
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go on a short break
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leave a place
The thief got away before the police arrived.
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We’re getting away this weekend.
get away withNeverescape punishmentHe always gets away with cheating.
get backNeverreturn to a placeWhat time did you get back last night?
get backPossiblereturn somethingI came here to get my computer back.
get back atNevertake revengeShe got back at him for lying.
get back toNeverrespond later, return toI’ll get back to you tomorrow.
get byNevermanage, survive (especially financially)We can get by with one car.
get downPossibledepress
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swallow with difficulty
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reduce
This cold weather is getting me down.
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Those pills are hard to get down.
get down toNeverstart doing seriouslyLet’s get down to business.
get inNeverarrive (vehicle), enterThe train got in late.
get intoNeverenter or become involvedShe got into an Ivy League university.
get offNeverleave a bus, plane, etc.We got off at the wrong stop.
get onNeverboard a bus, plane, etc.
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have good relationship
Let’s get on the bus.
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We don’t really get on well.
get on withNevercontinue doing something
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make progress, deal with
Stop talking and get on with your work.
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How are you getting on with your lessons?
get outNeverleave, escapeWe need to get out of here fast.
get out ofNeveravoid responsibilityHe tried to get out of doing the dishes.
get overNeverrecover fromIt took her weeks to get over the flu.
get throughNeversucceed in contacting
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succeed in a (difficult) situation
I called many times but couldn’t get through.
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We have to get through this audit without any major findings.
get through toNeversucceed in contacting someone by phoneIt’s hard to get through to her, she’s always in a meeting.
get togetherNevermeet, gather sociallyWe should get together this weekend.
get upNeverrise from bedI got up at 6 a.m. today.
get (something) over withAlwaysfinish something unpleasantLet’s get the meeting over with quickly.
get toNeverannoy someone
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start discussing something
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have the opportunity to do something
Don’t let other people’s bad mood get to you.
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We’ll get to your point soon.
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We finally got to see that show.

In the split column you’ll find information about separating them, if it show “always” it means we always split the phrasal verb to add an object. “Possible” means that you can separate it or not. Finally, “never” means we should never separate that phrasal verb.

Phrasal Verbs with Get Exercises

EXERCISE: Phrasal Verbs with Get – Multiple Choice

Form the phrasal verb that makes sense in the sentence by choosing the best particle to fill the gaps.

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She got ______ turning in the project late because the teacher forgot the deadline.

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I still haven’t gotten ______ how amazing that concert was!

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He got ______ late and missed his train.

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I can’t wait to get ______ to the beach this summer.

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I didn’t get ______ ask my question during the seminar.

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I’ll get ______ the 8 a.m. train to Paris.

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He always tries to get ______ doing the paperwork.

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We got ______ the train two stops too early.

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She got ______ photography during lockdown.

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It took a while, but I now get ______ my neighbor just fine.

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EXERCISE: Phrasal Verbs with Get – Fill the blanks

Fill the gaps with the correct phrasal verb particle.

Example: I’m giving ______ some clothes I no longer use.

Hint: to donate

Answer: away

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He got the prankster by filling his room with balloons.

Hint: revenge

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If you want to get in this industry, you’ll need to build strong connections.

Hint: succeed

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My grandma is getting well in her new apartment.

Hint: deal with

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The news of their engagement quickly got the office.

Hint: become known

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They managed to get just before the fire spread.

Hint: escape

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Don’t let criticism get you , keep going!

Hint: depress

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The teacher used simple diagrams to get the concept to the students.

Hint: communicate clearly

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I know you’re upset, but what exactly are you getting ?

Hint: imply / suggest

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We may not be rich, but we get just fine.

Hint: manage with difficulty

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He got just before the door closed.

Hint: enter

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