Learn get / got

TO GET

'To get' can be used in a number of patterns and has a number of meanings.

TO GET + direct object = obtain, receive, buy.
Example: I got my driving license last month.


TO GET + place expression = reach, arrive at a place.
Example: How are you getting work this morning?


TO GET + adjective = become, show a change of state.
Example: I am getting hungry.


TO GET + preposition/adverb is used in many phrasal verbs.
Example: This rain is really getting me down.


TO GET has a number of other meanings:
a. Do you get it? (do you understand)
b. He's getting dinner tonight. ( prepare a meal)
c. I'll get the bill. (I wanna pay please)
d. That really gets me! (irritate, annoy)

Other expressions with GET:

• To get rid of something means to throw it away.
  Example: I'm going to get rid of all these old papers.
  
  
• To get out of be on the wrong side means to be in a bad mood.
  Example: He got out of the wrong side of the bed this morning and he's been horrible all day.
  
  
• To get your own back means to have your revenge or punish someone.
  Example: She's getting her own back for all those rude things you said at the party last night.