5180 lines
147 KiB
JSON
5180 lines
147 KiB
JSON
{
|
|
"Getafe":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
"commune in central Spain south of Madrid population 168,642":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"h\u0101-\u02c8t\u00e4-f\u0101"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-131106",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"geographical name"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"fruit",
|
|
"issue",
|
|
"offspring",
|
|
"posterity",
|
|
"progeny",
|
|
"seed",
|
|
"spawn"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a religious divorce by Jewish law":[],
|
|
": a return of a difficult shot in a game (such as tennis)":[],
|
|
": beget":[],
|
|
": begin":[
|
|
"gets to worrying over nothing at all"
|
|
],
|
|
": bother":[
|
|
"All these delays are starting to get to me."
|
|
],
|
|
": deliver sense 6b":[
|
|
"the car gets 20 miles to the gallon"
|
|
],
|
|
": have":[
|
|
"\u2014 used in the present perfect tense form with present meaning I've got no money"
|
|
],
|
|
": hear":[
|
|
"Sorry, but I didn't get your name."
|
|
],
|
|
": hit":[],
|
|
": hurry":[],
|
|
": influence":[],
|
|
": irritate":[
|
|
"the delays were starting to get her"
|
|
],
|
|
": lineage":[],
|
|
": memorize":[
|
|
"got the verse by heart"
|
|
],
|
|
": offspring":[],
|
|
": overcome":[
|
|
"Such practices will surely get you in the end."
|
|
],
|
|
": overcome , surmount":[
|
|
"get over your fear of being lied to"
|
|
],
|
|
": puzzle":[
|
|
"This problem really gets me."
|
|
],
|
|
": seize":[
|
|
"The dog got the thief by the leg."
|
|
],
|
|
": something begotten:":[],
|
|
": the entire progeny of a male animal":[],
|
|
": to achieve as a result of military activity":[],
|
|
": to achieve success":[
|
|
"determined to get ahead in life"
|
|
],
|
|
": to acquire wealth":[],
|
|
": to avoid criticism or punishment for or the consequences of (such as a reprehensible act)":[],
|
|
": to be able":[
|
|
"never got to go to college"
|
|
],
|
|
": to be ready to begin or deal with":[
|
|
"I'll get to the accounts as soon as I can"
|
|
],
|
|
": to be subjected to":[
|
|
"got a bad fall"
|
|
],
|
|
": to be successful":[],
|
|
": to become affected by (a disease or bodily condition) : catch":[
|
|
"got measles from his sister"
|
|
],
|
|
": to become alert or aware : show sophisticated consciousness":[],
|
|
": to become aware of":[
|
|
"got wind of our plans for the party"
|
|
],
|
|
": to become enthusiastic, energetic, or excited":[],
|
|
": to become involved":[
|
|
"people who get into trouble with the law"
|
|
],
|
|
": to become strongly involved with or deeply interested in":[
|
|
"got into gymnastics at an early age"
|
|
],
|
|
": to begin to function in a skillful or efficient manner":[
|
|
"the company finally got its act together"
|
|
],
|
|
": to bring together : accumulate":[],
|
|
": to cause to be in a certain position or condition":[
|
|
"got his feet wet"
|
|
],
|
|
": to cause to come or go":[
|
|
"quickly got his luggage through customs"
|
|
],
|
|
": to cause to move":[
|
|
"get it out of the house"
|
|
],
|
|
": to come to be":[
|
|
"\u2014 often used with following present participle got talking about old times"
|
|
],
|
|
": to come together : assemble , meet":[
|
|
"often gets together with his friends after work"
|
|
],
|
|
": to criticize insistently":[
|
|
"the fans got on him for losing the game"
|
|
],
|
|
": to engage in sexual intercourse":[],
|
|
": to establish communication with":[],
|
|
": to find out by calculation":[
|
|
"get the answer to a problem"
|
|
],
|
|
": to gain possession of":[
|
|
"got a new bicycle"
|
|
],
|
|
": to get revenge":[],
|
|
": to have an effect on: such as":[],
|
|
": to have an emotional effect on":[
|
|
"the final scene always gets me"
|
|
],
|
|
": to have as an obligation or necessity":[
|
|
"\u2014 used in the present perfect tense form with present meaning you have got to come"
|
|
],
|
|
": to influence corruptly : bribe":[],
|
|
": to leave immediately":[
|
|
"told them to get"
|
|
],
|
|
": to make a start":[
|
|
"time to get going on that assignment"
|
|
],
|
|
": to make a start : get going":[
|
|
"ought to get cracking on that assignment"
|
|
],
|
|
": to make one angry or annoyed":[],
|
|
": to make progress":[
|
|
"hasn't gotten far with the essay"
|
|
],
|
|
": to make ready : prepare":[
|
|
"get breakfast"
|
|
],
|
|
": to move or travel across":[],
|
|
": to obtain and bring where wanted or needed":[
|
|
"get a pencil from the desk"
|
|
],
|
|
": to obtain by concession or entreaty":[
|
|
"get your mother's permission to go"
|
|
],
|
|
": to obtain or receive by way of benefit or advantage":[
|
|
"he got little for his trouble",
|
|
"get the better of an enemy"
|
|
],
|
|
": to prevail on : cause":[
|
|
"finally got them to tidy up their room"
|
|
],
|
|
": to produce an unfortunate effect on : upset":[
|
|
"the noise got on my nerves"
|
|
],
|
|
": to pursue with exhortation, reprimand, or attack":[
|
|
"The coach really got after the players at halftime."
|
|
],
|
|
": to put one's life, thoughts, or emotions in order : cease to be confused or misdirected":[],
|
|
": to put out in baseball":[],
|
|
": to reach agreement":[
|
|
"were unable to get together on the new contract"
|
|
],
|
|
": to reach effectively":[
|
|
"The valve is hard to get at unless you have a special tool."
|
|
],
|
|
": to reach or enter into a certain condition":[
|
|
"got to sleep after midnight"
|
|
],
|
|
": to reach the end of : complete":[
|
|
"got through the ordeal unhurt"
|
|
],
|
|
": to receive a scolding or punishment":[],
|
|
": to receive as a return : earn":[
|
|
"he got a bad reputation for carelessness"
|
|
],
|
|
": to receive by way of punishment":[],
|
|
": to reconcile oneself to : become accustomed to":[
|
|
"was very disappointed, but he'll get over it"
|
|
],
|
|
": to recover from":[
|
|
"still trying to get over a bad cold"
|
|
],
|
|
": to repay in kind":[],
|
|
": to seek out and obtain":[
|
|
"hoped to get dinner at the inn"
|
|
],
|
|
": to stop deceiving oneself or fooling around : face reality":[],
|
|
": to stop wasting time on trivial or hopeless matters":[],
|
|
": to succeed in becoming : become":[
|
|
"how to get clear of all the debts I owe",
|
|
"\u2014 William Shakespeare"
|
|
],
|
|
": to succeed in coming or going : to bring or move oneself":[
|
|
"get away to the country",
|
|
"got into the car"
|
|
],
|
|
": to suffer a specified injury to":[
|
|
"got my nose broken"
|
|
],
|
|
": to try to prove or make clear":[
|
|
"I don't understand what he's getting at ."
|
|
],
|
|
": to turn one's attention to":[
|
|
"The committee finally got at the main issue."
|
|
],
|
|
": to turn to or adopt an enlightened course of action or point of view":[],
|
|
": to undergo religious conversion":[],
|
|
": understand":[
|
|
"he got the joke"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"He got a new bicycle for his birthday.",
|
|
"I never did get an answer to my question.",
|
|
"I got a letter from my lawyer.",
|
|
"She got a phone call from her sister.",
|
|
"Did you get my message",
|
|
"You need to get your mother's permission to go.",
|
|
"She hasn't been able to get a job.",
|
|
"If you want to be successful you need to get a good education.",
|
|
"It took us a while to get the waiter's attention.",
|
|
"It took us a while to get a taxi."
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb",
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
|
|
"1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Late Hebrew g\u0113\u1e6d":"Noun",
|
|
"Middle English, from Old Norse geta to get, beget; akin to Old English bi gietan to beget, Latin pre hendere to seize, grasp, Greek chandanein to hold, contain":"Verb and Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"(\u02c8)get",
|
|
"nonstandard \u02c8git",
|
|
"\u02c8get"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"learn",
|
|
"master",
|
|
"pick up"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-220235",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"transitive verb",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get (someone or something) wrong":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to fail to understand (someone or something) correctly":[
|
|
"She got the instructions wrong .",
|
|
"Don't get me wrong \u2014I like his parents. They're just a little too strict.",
|
|
"You've got it all wrong ! That's not how it's done."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-200112",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get (something) off one's chest":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to tell someone about (something that has been making one upset or unhappy)":[
|
|
"You've been a little cold to me lately. Is there something you'd like to get off your chest "
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-181904",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get a bang out of":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to enjoy (something) very much":[
|
|
"You'll get a bang out of this story.",
|
|
"She got a bang out of watching her grandson at the beach."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-203015",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get a fix on":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to determine the exact position of something (such as a ship or an airplane)":[
|
|
"We're trying to get a fix on the ship's location."
|
|
],
|
|
": to get an accurate understanding of something":[
|
|
"Voters are still trying to get a fix on her character.",
|
|
"Analysts are reading reports to get a fix on how the market will perform."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-120325",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get a good look at":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to see (someone or something) clearly":[
|
|
"The witness wasn't able to describe the killer because she didn't get a good look at him."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-123228",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get a grasp on":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to gain a good understanding of":[
|
|
"We're still trying to get a grasp on the situation."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-110023",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get a grip on":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to gain a good understanding of":[
|
|
"He can't seem to get a grip on calculus."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-103436",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get a laugh":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to make people laugh":[
|
|
"I kept telling jokes, but I couldn't get a laugh ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-105614",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get about":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to be up and about : begin to walk":[
|
|
"able to get about again"
|
|
],
|
|
": to become current : circulate":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"it got about that the company was having financial difficulties"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1740, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"break",
|
|
"circulate",
|
|
"come out",
|
|
"get around",
|
|
"get out",
|
|
"get round",
|
|
"leak (out)",
|
|
"out",
|
|
"spread"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-233834",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get above oneself":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to think oneself more important than one really is":[
|
|
"We are pleased by his success, but we worry that he might be getting above himself ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-125001",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get across":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"obscure"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to become clear or convincing":[],
|
|
": to make clear or convincing":[
|
|
"we couldn't get our point across"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"what I'm trying to get across is that there simply is no money for the project",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"In spring of 2021, Milwaukeean Jaymarlon Jones \u2014 known to his 539,000 TikTok and 190,000 Instagram followers as JayDay Hilarious \u2014 came across an audition listing for a program in which teams would have to try to get across a room full of obstacles. \u2014 Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel , 2 June 2022",
|
|
"In recent weeks #ChurchToo has seen an especially intense set of revelations across denominations and ministries, reaching vast audiences in headlines and on-screen with a message that activists have long struggled to get across . \u2014 Peter Smith And, BostonGlobe.com , 12 June 2022",
|
|
"That would be a lot of international travel and soccer paperwork to get across the finish line in a relatively short span since his acquisition from Turkish club G\u00f6ztepe, but Nwobodo will be available for selection, Noonan confirmed on Thursday. \u2014 Pat Brennan, The Enquirer , 29 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Lucky said the border patrol officers were refusing to let them in, as crowds of people were rushing to get across as well. \u2014 Sara Smart, CNN , 1 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"High-speed trains are a great way to get across Europe with travelers even able to buy a Eurail pass for travel across the continent. \u2014 Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure , 31 May 2022",
|
|
"Many of the islands are connected by bridges or tunnels, but those that aren\u2019t require a ferry to get across . \u2014 Brendan Leonard, Outside Online , 4 Oct. 2020",
|
|
"That\u2019s the message that Lamont\u2019s campaign wants to get across in its latest television commercial that started airing Monday night. \u2014 Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant , 16 May 2022",
|
|
"The important message to get across is that protecting the bear protects people, too. \u2014 Nell Lewis, CNN , 18 Jan. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1911, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"clarify",
|
|
"clear (up)",
|
|
"construe",
|
|
"demonstrate",
|
|
"demystify",
|
|
"elucidate",
|
|
"explain",
|
|
"explicate",
|
|
"expound",
|
|
"illuminate",
|
|
"illustrate",
|
|
"interpret",
|
|
"simplify",
|
|
"spell out",
|
|
"unriddle"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-064308",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get along":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to be or remain on congenial terms":[],
|
|
": to meet one's needs : manage":[
|
|
"we got along on a minimum of clothing"
|
|
],
|
|
": to proceed toward a destination : progress":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"most college students can get along with just a few hours of sleep at night",
|
|
"the preparations for the party are getting along just fine"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1683, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"cope",
|
|
"do",
|
|
"fare",
|
|
"get by",
|
|
"get on",
|
|
"make out",
|
|
"manage",
|
|
"shift"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-045144",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get around":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"lose (to)"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": circumvent , evade":[],
|
|
": to become known or current":[
|
|
"word got around that he was resigning"
|
|
],
|
|
": to find or take the necessary time or effort":[
|
|
"\u2014 used with to"
|
|
],
|
|
": to get the better of":[],
|
|
": to give attention or consideration":[
|
|
"\u2014 used with to"
|
|
],
|
|
": to go from place to place":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"somehow, an inexperienced lawyer managed to get around the media giant's stable of high-priced legal eagles",
|
|
"somehow she managed to get around the rules for paying the sales tax on a car bought out of state",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"For now, most researchers get around this by choosing tasks with only a few steps, but most humanlike activities, like baking or doing the dishes, require long sequences of actions with multiple objects. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"And, for whatever reason, didn\u2019t get around to sending the ring sooner. \u2014 Carolyn Hax, Washington Post , 18 June 2022",
|
|
"Fox News will eventually get around to coverage on its signature channel \u2014 at 8 p.m. Pacific time, Greg Gutfeld\u2019s show will be pre-empted for a two-hour special hosted by Shannon Bream. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, USA TODAY , 8 June 2022",
|
|
"Fox News will eventually get around to coverage on its signature channel \u2014 at 8 p.m. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic , 8 June 2022",
|
|
"So how do people get around these expensive prices",
|
|
"There are no cars allowed on Mackinac Island; residents and visitors get around by horses, bicycles or walking. \u2014 Paula Wethington, Detroit Free Press , 3 June 2022",
|
|
"What do vampires take to get around on Halloween night",
|
|
"How to get around Consider that the speedway could house the USS Enterprise-D and Millennium Falcon racing inside its 253 acres. \u2014 Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star , 23 May 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1798, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 3":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"beat",
|
|
"best",
|
|
"conquer",
|
|
"defeat",
|
|
"dispatch",
|
|
"do down",
|
|
"get",
|
|
"lick",
|
|
"master",
|
|
"overbear",
|
|
"overcome",
|
|
"overmatch",
|
|
"prevail (over)",
|
|
"skunk",
|
|
"stop",
|
|
"subdue",
|
|
"surmount",
|
|
"take",
|
|
"trim",
|
|
"triumph (over)",
|
|
"upend",
|
|
"win (against)",
|
|
"worst"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-070741",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get away from it all":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to go on vacation":[
|
|
"We went on a cruise to get away from it all ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-111709",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get away with murder":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to murder someone without being captured or punished":[
|
|
"a vicious killer who nearly got away with murder",
|
|
"\u2014 usually used figuratively to describe someone who does something very bad or wrong without being criticized or punished The company had been getting away with murder for years before the scandal broke."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-111412",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get back":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to come or go again to a person, place, or condition : return , revert":[
|
|
"getting back to the main topic of the lecture"
|
|
],
|
|
": to gain revenge : retaliate":[
|
|
"\u2014 usually used with at"
|
|
],
|
|
": to regain possession of : recover":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"the distraught owner cried that she would do anything to get back her lost dog",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Airlines warn passengers to prepare for issues From flight delays and cancellations to crowded airports and schedule changes, the air transportation system is struggling to get back to normal after the pandemic-era slump. \u2014 Editors, USA TODAY , 1 July 2022",
|
|
"After a year of sitting on the bench, John Wall is finally going to get back to playing basketball. \u2014 Matt Young, Chron , 28 June 2022",
|
|
"Tekno, a coltan miner, holds aloft a piece of precious ore, taken by its presence, and is struck down by a foreman, commanding him to get back to work. \u2014 Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times , 9 June 2022",
|
|
"Much like the Roaring \u201820s after the Spanish Flu pandemic, people are ready to get back to normal life. \u2014 Gary Drenik, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
|
|
"An airline representative said wait times were longer than normal but promised to get back to me as soon as possible. \u2014 Christopher Elliott, BostonGlobe.com , 8 June 2022",
|
|
"After a five-month wait, the Ravens are finally starting to get back to game speed. \u2014 Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun , 24 May 2022",
|
|
"Felt like today was just a big day to come out and break out of that and get back to just being me. \u2014 Joe Freeman, oregonlive , 6 June 2022",
|
|
"After taking a year off from football, Butler enters this offseason looking to do the improbable once again \u2014 get back to the NFL and make an impact in New England. \u2014 Mark Daniels, USA TODAY , 4 June 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1605, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"re-collect",
|
|
"reacquire",
|
|
"recapture",
|
|
"reclaim",
|
|
"recoup",
|
|
"recover",
|
|
"regain",
|
|
"repossess",
|
|
"retake",
|
|
"retrieve"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-015144",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get behind the wheel":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to sit in the driver's seat":[
|
|
"He got behind the wheel and sped off."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-124556",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get better acquainted":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to get to know each other better":[
|
|
"I'll go get us some drinks while you two get better acquainted ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-130238",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get by":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to make ends meet : survive":[],
|
|
": to proceed without being discovered, criticized, or punished":[],
|
|
": to succeed with the least possible effort or accomplishment":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"working at night paid my college tuition and enabled me to get by \u2014but just barely"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"cope",
|
|
"do",
|
|
"fare",
|
|
"get along",
|
|
"get on",
|
|
"make out",
|
|
"manage",
|
|
"shift"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-105351",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get down":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"embark"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to alight especially from a vehicle : descend":[],
|
|
": to cause to be physically, mentally, or emotionally exhausted : depress":[
|
|
"the weather was getting her down"
|
|
],
|
|
": to commit to writing : describe":[],
|
|
": to give one's attention or consideration":[
|
|
"\u2014 used with to get down to business"
|
|
],
|
|
": to have a good time partying":[],
|
|
": to manage to swallow":[],
|
|
": to perform music or dance effectively and infectiously":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"I was getting down from the seaplane when a gust of wind swept away my hat.",
|
|
"it's really getting him down that there does not seem to be one woman who will date him",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"In one instance, someone stopped her car and got out to walk, Richmond said, leaving people behind her with no way to get down the hill. \u2014 Karen Garciastaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 15 May 2022",
|
|
"Rather than get down on your hands and knees and scrub until your fingers swell, try using a more effective device, like the O-Cedar EasyWring RinseClean Microfiber Spin Mop and Bucket. \u2014 Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com , 3 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Rih and Rocky get down into some dirty business dealings, which presumably leads to the rapper spending time in jail. \u2014 Starr Bowenbank, Billboard , 5 May 2022",
|
|
"Long and narrow, the brush can get down to the hard-to-reach bottom. \u2014 Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com , 4 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"This would become our daily pattern: look up at a daunting pass, grind up it wishing our packs were a bit lighter, be rewarded with a brand-new, amazing view of the other side, and figure out a way to get down . \u2014 Brendan Leonard, Outside Online , 14 Aug. 2020",
|
|
"The Mountain Hardwear Basin Trek shorts are made to get down and dirty. \u2014 Editors Of Men's Health, Men's Health , 18 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Those who were lounging on the famous red stairs had to run toward the noise to get down the steps before turning around and racing in the opposite direction. \u2014 NBC News , 11 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"The question remains of how Mr. Putin will get down from his tree. \u2014 New York Times , 16 May 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1647, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"alight",
|
|
"descend",
|
|
"disembark",
|
|
"dismount",
|
|
"light"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-192331",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get down on one's (hands and) knees":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to kneel down":[
|
|
"If you want to clean the floor properly, you have to get down on your (hands and) knees and start scrubbing."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-191620",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get in":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"go",
|
|
"leave"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": arrive":[],
|
|
": enter":[],
|
|
": involve sense 1a":[],
|
|
": to become accepted for membership or chosen for office":[],
|
|
": to become friendly":[],
|
|
": to become involved":[],
|
|
": to include in one's schedule":[],
|
|
": to succeed in doing, making, or delivering":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"it will be late when you get in , so you may have trouble finding a taxi",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"And feel free to get in touch with me via LinkedIn. \u2014 Carina Legl, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
|
|
"Police are asking anyone with information on the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or to get in touch over Twitter at @NYPDTips. \u2014 Chantal Da Silva, NBC News , 15 June 2022",
|
|
"Fill out the form below or get in touch using one of our encrypted options. \u2014 Craig Silverman, ProPublica , 14 June 2022",
|
|
"The creaky Romantic fantasy of the numinous artist, isolated from mundane labors, turning her back on the modern world to get in touch with higher truths, is on display. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 June 2022",
|
|
"Were there any that were difficult to get in touch with",
|
|
"On the flip side of that coin, the 'Man from Toronto' is someone that needs to get in touch with his emotions a little more instead of just killing everybody. \u2014 Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com , 1 June 2022",
|
|
"The hit sitcom followed the Johnson family, a Black family who aims to get in touch with their cultural roots after moving into a wealthy and predominately white community. \u2014 Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com , 8 May 2022",
|
|
"Through the all-women motorcycle riders, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, James was able to get in touch with Gomez, the Albuquerque attorney, who has a private practice but also works pro bono for families who are dealing with MMIWG cases. \u2014 Arlyssa Becenti, The Arizona Republic , 7 May 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"appear",
|
|
"arrive",
|
|
"come",
|
|
"get through",
|
|
"land",
|
|
"show up",
|
|
"turn up"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-011008",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get it out of one's system":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to do something that one has been wanting to do so that one no longer feel a strong desire to do it":[
|
|
"You keep talking about making a cross-country trip. I think you just need to do it and get it out of your system ."
|
|
],
|
|
": to get rid of a strong emotion (such as anger) by doing something":[
|
|
"He really angered her, so she went for a walk to get it out of her system ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-191334",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get off":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"arrive",
|
|
"come",
|
|
"show up",
|
|
"turn up"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": start , leave":[
|
|
"got off on the trip early"
|
|
],
|
|
": to avoid the most serious consequences of a dangerous situation or punishment":[
|
|
"got off with a light sentence"
|
|
],
|
|
": to cause to get off":[],
|
|
": to experience great pleasure":[
|
|
"\u2014 often used with on"
|
|
],
|
|
": to experience orgasm":[],
|
|
": to get high on a drug":[],
|
|
": to leave work with permission or as scheduled":[],
|
|
": to secure the release of or procure a modified penalty for":[
|
|
"his lawyers got him off"
|
|
],
|
|
": to succeed in doing, making, or delivering":[],
|
|
": to write and send":[],
|
|
": utter":[
|
|
"get off a joke"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"told him to get off for home before it got dark",
|
|
"breakfast helps you get off to a good start in the morning",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"These three tips from the current crypto craze can be applied to reinvigorate any mature business or help a startup get off the ground. \u2014 Sundance Monty Brennan, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
|
|
"The man later asked for $35,000 to help his crew get off the oil rig after encountering trouble there. \u2014 Brian Lisik, cleveland , 27 June 2022",
|
|
"Elon Musk can afford it, but how about the startups that never get off the ground",
|
|
"Both Bates and Vignarajah lent their campaigns more than $150,000 to get off the ground, and both have raised more than enough money to cover their loans. \u2014 Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun , 15 June 2022",
|
|
"Zucker\u2019s downfall complicated the high-profile debut of CNN+, a glossy streaming platform that the news channel had spent more than $300 million to get off the ground. \u2014 Scott Decarlo, Fortune , 27 May 2022",
|
|
"But the agency doesn\u2019t control many of the tools that help people get off the streets and into housing. \u2014 Ruben Vivesstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 4 May 2022",
|
|
"Burns will take over for interim CEO Bill Carnahan, a longtime utilities and community choice energy veteran hired to help SDCP get off the ground. \u2014 Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune , 28 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"The state needs to step up its efforts to help homeowners get off fossil fuels \u2014 and fast, according to legislators who helped write Massachusetts\u2019 ambitious climate law. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 7 Sep. 2021"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1601, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"bail",
|
|
"bail out",
|
|
"begone",
|
|
"book",
|
|
"bug off",
|
|
"bug out",
|
|
"bugger off",
|
|
"buzz (off)",
|
|
"clear off",
|
|
"clear out",
|
|
"cut out",
|
|
"depart",
|
|
"dig out",
|
|
"exit",
|
|
"get",
|
|
"go",
|
|
"go off",
|
|
"move",
|
|
"pack (up ",
|
|
"part",
|
|
"peel off",
|
|
"pike (out ",
|
|
"pull out",
|
|
"push off",
|
|
"push on",
|
|
"quit",
|
|
"run along",
|
|
"sally (forth)",
|
|
"scarper",
|
|
"shove (off)",
|
|
"step (along)",
|
|
"take off",
|
|
"vamoose",
|
|
"walk out"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-194842",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get off (on)":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to enjoy or be excited by (something) especially in a sexual way":[
|
|
"He's one of those guys who seem to get off on making other people feel guilty."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-051417",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get off one's ass":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to stop criticizing someone or telling someone what to do":[
|
|
"Why can't you get off his ass "
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-194347",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get on":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": get along":[
|
|
"was getting on in years",
|
|
"got on well with the boss",
|
|
"get on with the game"
|
|
],
|
|
": to gain knowledge or understanding":[
|
|
"got on to the racket"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"despite his new job's low pay, he was still getting on",
|
|
"find out how the marketing department is getting on with the new ad campaign"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"cope",
|
|
"do",
|
|
"fare",
|
|
"get along",
|
|
"get by",
|
|
"make out",
|
|
"manage",
|
|
"shift"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-032118",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get on (to)":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to speak to or write to (someone) about a particular problem, job, etc.":[
|
|
"I'll get onto the doctor/plumber straightaway and see if he'll come round."
|
|
],
|
|
": to start to do or deal with (something)":[
|
|
"\"We need someone to send out the invitations.\" \"I'll get onto it right away.\""
|
|
],
|
|
": to start to talk about something":[
|
|
"How did we get onto this topic"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-201559",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get on with (something or someone)":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to be or remain friendly with (someone)":[
|
|
"They've never really got on with each other."
|
|
],
|
|
": to continue doing (something)":[
|
|
"I didn't mean to interrupt you. I'll let you get on with your work.",
|
|
"You need to stop feeling sorry for yourself and just get on with your life .",
|
|
"This introduction is taking forever. I wish they'd just get on with it the play."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-185956",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get one anywhere":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": help one solve problems":[
|
|
"\u2014 used in negative statements Arguing will not get us anywhere ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-184619",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's back up":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to become angry or annoyed and want to fight or argue":[
|
|
"He gets his back up and becomes defensive whenever someone questions his work."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-181433",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's card":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to be told that you no longer have a job : be laid off":[
|
|
"Thousands of factory workers have been given their cards in recent months."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-190710",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's claws on":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to get possession of (something valuable)":[
|
|
"They're still trying to get their claws on her money."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-192932",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's foot in the door":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to make the first step toward a goal by gaining entry into an organization, a career, etc.":[
|
|
"He took a job as a secretary to get his foot in the door ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-193633",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's hopes up":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to feel hopeful":[
|
|
"You shouldn't get your hopes up . The weather isn't likely to improve before tomorrow."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-200636",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's jollies":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to get a feeling of enjoyment or excitement":[
|
|
"She doesn't think much of people who get their jollies from watching violent movies."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-201020",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's knickers in a twist":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to become upset about something that is not very important":[
|
|
"Don't get your knickers in a twist : I'll be ready in a minute!"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-194805",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's life together":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to begin to live one's life in a responsible and mature way":[
|
|
"She made a clean break with the past and is starting to get her life together ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1969, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-192832",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiomatic phrase"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's man":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to catch a criminal":[
|
|
"a detective who always gets his man"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-182242",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's own back":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to do something bad or unpleasant to someone who has treated one badly or unfairly":[
|
|
"After he lost his job, he vowed that he would find a way to get his own back ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-125050",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's rocks off":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to feel great pleasure or satisfaction":[
|
|
"He gets his rocks off bossing everyone around."
|
|
],
|
|
": to have an orgasm":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-195824",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's wings":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to gain experience in something":[
|
|
"He got his wings as a volunteer by doing work in a soup kitchen."
|
|
],
|
|
": to officially become a pilot : to receive the license that allows one to fly an airplane, helicopter, etc.":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-195801",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's wish":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to get what one wished for":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-200751",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get oneself together":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to begin to function in a skillful or effective way":[
|
|
"The company finally got itself together and started making a profit this year."
|
|
],
|
|
": to begin to live in a good and sensible way : to stop being confused, foolish, etc.":[
|
|
"Her life got much better when she stopped drinking and got herself together ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-202811",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get organized":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to arrange one's things or one's affairs so they can be dealt with effectively":[
|
|
"He never knows what he has scheduled or where anything is. He needs to get organized ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-191209",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get out":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": leave , escape":[
|
|
"doubted that he would get out alive"
|
|
],
|
|
": to become known : leak out":[
|
|
"their secret got out"
|
|
],
|
|
": to cause to leave or escape":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"news of the rock star's secret wedding got out to the news media",
|
|
"tried but couldn't get out of the old well without assistance",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"The fee is designed to persuade people to get out of their cars and take transit, thereby helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions. \u2014 Michael Smolenscolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"As a result, people may struggle to get out of bed in the morning to fulfill their daily tasks. \u2014 Dario Sabaghi, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
|
|
"Set after the events of the second movie, Jack's still trying to get out of Davy Jones' locker. \u2014 Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping , 19 June 2022",
|
|
"Visitors who want to see Alaska need to get out of Anchorage. \u2014 John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News , 18 June 2022",
|
|
"As the leaves turn in an election year, Congress invariably rushes to get out of Washington leaving any ambitious legislation on the cutting room floor. \u2014 Walter Shapiro, The New Republic , 17 June 2022",
|
|
"And so this narrative of a little old lady who just one day was too tired to get out of her seat is just not accurate. \u2014 Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press , 17 June 2022",
|
|
"Elli couldn\u2019t wait to get out of show business, marrying a wealthy man and starting a thriving floral business in Santa Barbara, Calif. \u2014 Sun Sentinel , 16 June 2022",
|
|
"Bryan said at the time of Britney wanting to get out of her conservatorship. \u2014 Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE.com , 14 June 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"break",
|
|
"circulate",
|
|
"come out",
|
|
"get about",
|
|
"get around",
|
|
"get round",
|
|
"leak (out)",
|
|
"out",
|
|
"spread"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-200423",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get round":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": get around":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"word got round that a movie star was spending the night at a local motel"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1653, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"break",
|
|
"circulate",
|
|
"come out",
|
|
"get about",
|
|
"get around",
|
|
"get out",
|
|
"leak (out)",
|
|
"out",
|
|
"spread"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-183623",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get smart with":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to be rude to":[
|
|
"Don't get smart with me."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-185457",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get through":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"go",
|
|
"leave"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to become clear or understood":[
|
|
"our warnings finally got through to him"
|
|
],
|
|
": to complete a communications connection":[],
|
|
": to gain approval or a desired outcome":[],
|
|
": to reach a destination":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"we had trouble getting through because of the heavy snowfall"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"appear",
|
|
"arrive",
|
|
"come",
|
|
"get in",
|
|
"land",
|
|
"show up",
|
|
"turn up"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-084511",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get up":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"arise",
|
|
"rise",
|
|
"roll out",
|
|
"turn out",
|
|
"uprise"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": climb , ascend":[],
|
|
": general composition or structure":[],
|
|
": outfit , costume":[],
|
|
": to acquire a knowledge of":[],
|
|
": to arise from bed":[],
|
|
": to arrange as to external appearance : dress":[],
|
|
": to create in oneself":[
|
|
"cannot get up the courage to tell them"
|
|
],
|
|
": to go ahead or faster":[
|
|
"\u2014 used in the imperative as a command especially to driven animals"
|
|
],
|
|
": to make preparations for : organize":[
|
|
"got up a party for the newcomers"
|
|
],
|
|
": to rise to one's feet":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"He came onstage in a cowboy getup .",
|
|
"a guy in a crazy getup",
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"you need to get right up when the alarm goes off in the morning",
|
|
"all got up in her Sunday best",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Anaa Saber looked absolutely stunning in her own very gilded getup . \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 7 May 2022",
|
|
"The mom of three looked absolutely radiant in a gorgeous metallic purple dress with dramatic sleeves and ruffle detailing, matching her eyeliner to her stunning on-air getup . \u2014 Olivia Jakiel, PEOPLE.com , 29 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Byer's prediction of Jillette, 67, and Teller, 74, ended up being under the Hydra getup . \u2014 Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com , 6 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"In the clip, Thee Stallion \u2014 who sported a dramatic, feathered, gold-armor getup for her Met Gala debut \u2014 switched into a low-cut black \u2018fit paired with gold chains and a matching cane. \u2014 Darlene Aderoju, Billboard , 4 May 2022",
|
|
"This particular example was built towards the end of the first GT's two-year production run and wears the $13,000 Heritage Edition getup , its light-blue-and-orange paint harking back to the Gulf Oil liveries worn by the GT40 racers of the 1960s. \u2014 Mike Sutton, Car and Driver , 18 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Lively looked radiant and ready for spring in a three-piece pastel getup , showing off her toned abs in a crop top paired with a midi-length pencil skirt and unstructured blazer draped over her shoulders. \u2014 Olivia Jakiel, PEOPLE.com , 16 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Just last month, Keke Palmer wore a vibrant green suit by Christopher John Rogers and Zendaya stunned in a Barbie pink Valentino getup at Paris Fashion Week. \u2014 Jake Smith, Glamour , 7 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Wood wrote in the caption of the still, which shows her in a black and white, lacy, jewelry-heavy getup true to Madonna's style at the time. \u2014 Marci Robin, Allure , 3 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"For a basic battery replacement, Way estimates a cost of $13,000 or $14,000, while more expensive models can get up to $20,000. \u2014 Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"Customers can get up to 65 percent off electronics, outdoor furniture, home decor, kitchenware and more. \u2014 al , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"These are subjects upon which Gasso, whose team won its sixth national championship on Thursday by sweeping a best-of-three series from Texas, may have to get up to speed. \u2014 New York Times , 10 June 2022",
|
|
"The smell would be so strong that residents enjoying the flowers, benches and statue of St. Francis would have to get up and leave. \u2014 Peter Krouse, cleveland , 18 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"As part of the proceedings, those aspiring for a position on the board had to get up and say why they should be selected. \u2014 Greg Story, Forbes , 27 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"On several occasions, Cooper-Jones had to get up and leave the courtroom. \u2014 Shaddi Abusaid, ajc , 27 Nov. 2021",
|
|
"The date wrapped up a little after 9 p.m. because Kait had to get up early for work. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Nov. 2021",
|
|
"Some towns may opt to do trick-or-treating on Saturday since kids don't have to get up early Sunday for school. \u2014 Allison Chinchar, CNN , 30 Oct. 2021"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a":"Verb",
|
|
"1842, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8get-\u02cc\u0259p"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"costume",
|
|
"drag",
|
|
"dress",
|
|
"garb",
|
|
"guise",
|
|
"outfit",
|
|
"togs"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-000550",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get-go":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"close",
|
|
"conclusion",
|
|
"end",
|
|
"ending",
|
|
"omega"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": the very beginning":[
|
|
"\u2014 used in the phrase from the get-go didn't like me from the get-go"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1962, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8git-\u02ccg\u014d",
|
|
"\u02c8get-"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"alpha",
|
|
"baseline",
|
|
"beginning",
|
|
"birth",
|
|
"commencement",
|
|
"dawn",
|
|
"day one",
|
|
"genesis",
|
|
"inception",
|
|
"incipience",
|
|
"incipiency",
|
|
"kickoff",
|
|
"launch",
|
|
"morning",
|
|
"nascence",
|
|
"nascency",
|
|
"onset",
|
|
"outset",
|
|
"start",
|
|
"threshold"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-165300",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get-together":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1898, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8get-t\u0259-\u02ccge-t\u035fh\u0259r"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"assembly",
|
|
"congress",
|
|
"convention",
|
|
"convocation",
|
|
"council",
|
|
"gathering",
|
|
"huddle",
|
|
"meeting"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-210744",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get-up-and-go":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"lethargy",
|
|
"listlessness",
|
|
"sluggishness",
|
|
"torpidity"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": energy , drive":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1906, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"-\u1d4am-",
|
|
"\u02ccget-\u02cc\u0259p-\u1d4an-\u02c8g\u014d",
|
|
"-\u1d4a\u014b-",
|
|
"\u02ccgit-"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"beans",
|
|
"bounce",
|
|
"brio",
|
|
"dash",
|
|
"drive",
|
|
"dynamism",
|
|
"energy",
|
|
"esprit",
|
|
"gas",
|
|
"ginger",
|
|
"go",
|
|
"gusto",
|
|
"hardihood",
|
|
"juice",
|
|
"life",
|
|
"moxie",
|
|
"oomph",
|
|
"pep",
|
|
"punch",
|
|
"sap",
|
|
"snap",
|
|
"starch",
|
|
"verve",
|
|
"vigor",
|
|
"vim",
|
|
"vinegar",
|
|
"vitality",
|
|
"zing",
|
|
"zip"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-001745",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get/be shot of":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to no longer have someone or something not wanted : to get rid of":[
|
|
"I'm ready to get/be shot of this job.",
|
|
"The band wants to be shot of its manager."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-123451",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get/have/gain a/the jump on":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to get or have an early advantage over (someone) by acting quickly or doing something first":[
|
|
"The company came out with its software earlier than expected and got the jump on its competitors."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-111815",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get/have/make a late start":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to start at a later time than one meant to":[
|
|
"We arrived late because we got/had/made a late start ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-115658",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get/lay one's hands on":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to find, get, or control (someone or something)":[
|
|
"I'm still trying to lay my hands on my car keys.",
|
|
"He couldn't wait to get his hands on her money.",
|
|
"Wait until I get my hands on you. You'll really be in trouble."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-183151",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get/put one's skates on":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-192140",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get/put/stick your/one's oar in":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to give people one's opinion when they do not want it":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-181116",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"get/take one's kit off":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to take off one's clothes":[
|
|
"She agreed to get her kit off for the photos."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-202725",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"geta":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a Japanese wooden clog for outdoor wear":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"This type of wooden shoe is what the Japanese call a geta \u2014a clog to be worn outdoors. \u2014 Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine , 11 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Use your chopsticks to pick some up and place it on your individual sushi board, called a geta for its resemblance to a wooden clog of the same name. \u2014 Mark Robinson, CNN , 16 Sep. 2021",
|
|
"Today, in response to the flurry of questions about them, West tweeted a diptych including a photograph of what appeared to be a modern version of the traditional Japanese shoe, the geta . \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 28 Aug. 2018"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1876, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Japanese":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8ge-(\u02cc)t\u00e4",
|
|
"-t\u0259"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-070718",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"getable":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":[
|
|
"Definition of getable variant spelling of gettable"
|
|
],
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":[],
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-203642",
|
|
"type":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"getatable":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": accessible , approachable":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1799, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"get-\u02c8a-t\u0259-b\u0259l"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-075918",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"getaway":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a place suitable for a vacation":[],
|
|
": a vacation especially of brief duration":[],
|
|
": an act or instance of getting away: such as":[],
|
|
": escape":[],
|
|
": start":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"We're planning a weekend getaway to the mountains.",
|
|
"The resort advertises itself as the perfect island getaway .",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"The Britannia\u2019s spa and fitness center made spending time at the hotel just as much a part of my getaway as exploring town. \u2014 Shelby Knick, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"On Monday, Kardashian gave fans a glimpse at their Tahitian getaway by posting photos \u2014 some of which were taken by Davidson himself \u2014 on her Instagram Stories. \u2014 Alexis Jones, PEOPLE.com , 15 June 2022",
|
|
"If staying at an all-inclusive resort is a must for your girlfriend getaway , look no further than Mexico. \u2014 Terri Huggins Hart, Woman's Day , 14 June 2022",
|
|
"The suspect would then steal from the apartment before making his getaway . \u2014 Ashley R. Williams, USA TODAY , 8 June 2022",
|
|
"One whiff of this candle, featuring a blend including coconut, pink peppercorn and orange blossom, and you'll be transported to your last beach getaway . \u2014 Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping , 25 May 2022",
|
|
"Now, it\u2019s not unusual for the Kardashians to coordinate looks, and for their Italian getaway , the stylish siblings have all decided to wear vintage designs from Dolce & Gabbana\u2019s archive. \u2014 Christian Allaire, Vogue , 22 May 2022",
|
|
"Remember: My family is in the dark about our sunny getaway , so please don\u2019t mention this article to them. \u2014 Nevin Martell, Washington Post , 12 May 2022",
|
|
"The smart map will not only show homes within the category and region but will also zoom out to show homes within the category slightly outside the borders to help encourage guests to think outside the box for their next vacation home getaway . \u2014 Travel + Leisure , 11 May 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8ge-t\u0259-\u02ccw\u0101"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"break",
|
|
"breakout",
|
|
"bunk",
|
|
"escape",
|
|
"flight",
|
|
"lam",
|
|
"rout",
|
|
"slip"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-001842",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"getling":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"get entry 2 + -ling":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8getli\u014b"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-183819",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"getup":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": outfit , costume":[],
|
|
": general composition or structure":[],
|
|
": to arise from bed":[],
|
|
": to rise to one's feet":[],
|
|
": climb , ascend":[],
|
|
": to go ahead or faster":[
|
|
"\u2014 used in the imperative as a command especially to driven animals"
|
|
],
|
|
": to make preparations for : organize":[
|
|
"got up a party for the newcomers"
|
|
],
|
|
": to arrange as to external appearance : dress":[],
|
|
": to acquire a knowledge of":[],
|
|
": to create in oneself":[
|
|
"cannot get up the courage to tell them"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8get-\u02cc\u0259p"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"costume",
|
|
"drag",
|
|
"dress",
|
|
"garb",
|
|
"guise",
|
|
"outfit",
|
|
"togs"
|
|
],
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"arise",
|
|
"rise",
|
|
"roll out",
|
|
"turn out",
|
|
"uprise"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"He came onstage in a cowboy getup .",
|
|
"a guy in a crazy getup",
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"you need to get right up when the alarm goes off in the morning",
|
|
"all got up in her Sunday best",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Anaa Saber looked absolutely stunning in her own very gilded getup . \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 7 May 2022",
|
|
"The mom of three looked absolutely radiant in a gorgeous metallic purple dress with dramatic sleeves and ruffle detailing, matching her eyeliner to her stunning on-air getup . \u2014 Olivia Jakiel, PEOPLE.com , 29 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Byer's prediction of Jillette, 67, and Teller, 74, ended up being under the Hydra getup . \u2014 Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com , 6 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"In the clip, Thee Stallion \u2014 who sported a dramatic, feathered, gold-armor getup for her Met Gala debut \u2014 switched into a low-cut black \u2018fit paired with gold chains and a matching cane. \u2014 Darlene Aderoju, Billboard , 4 May 2022",
|
|
"This particular example was built towards the end of the first GT's two-year production run and wears the $13,000 Heritage Edition getup , its light-blue-and-orange paint harking back to the Gulf Oil liveries worn by the GT40 racers of the 1960s. \u2014 Mike Sutton, Car and Driver , 18 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Lively looked radiant and ready for spring in a three-piece pastel getup , showing off her toned abs in a crop top paired with a midi-length pencil skirt and unstructured blazer draped over her shoulders. \u2014 Olivia Jakiel, PEOPLE.com , 16 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Just last month, Keke Palmer wore a vibrant green suit by Christopher John Rogers and Zendaya stunned in a Barbie pink Valentino getup at Paris Fashion Week. \u2014 Jake Smith, Glamour , 7 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Wood wrote in the caption of the still, which shows her in a black and white, lacy, jewelry-heavy getup true to Madonna's style at the time. \u2014 Marci Robin, Allure , 3 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"Gencarella pulls the man down on top of him, and as the man tries to get up , Jennette grabs his arms and brings him down onto his stomach. \u2014 Amanda Milkovits, BostonGlobe.com , 5 July 2022",
|
|
"About 30 seconds before the van abruptly stopped, footage shows Cox lying on the floor in the back of the vehicle trying to get up . \u2014 Claire Thornton, USA TODAY , 30 June 2022",
|
|
"Thrust into a world of black tie balls, international tours and centuries-old ceremonies, the Duchess of Cambridge had to quickly get up to speed and ensure that her wardrobe matched the demands of her new public-facing role. \u2014 Joy Montgomery, Vogue , 8 June 2022",
|
|
"So far, seven rats went through training, taking only two weeks to get up to speed on the tasks. \u2014 People Staff, PEOPLE.com , 3 June 2022",
|
|
"For a basic battery replacement, Way estimates a cost of $13,000 or $14,000, while more expensive models can get up to $20,000. \u2014 Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"Customers can get up to 65 percent off electronics, outdoor furniture, home decor, kitchenware and more. \u2014 al , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"These are subjects upon which Gasso, whose team won its sixth national championship on Thursday by sweeping a best-of-three series from Texas, may have to get up to speed. \u2014 New York Times , 10 June 2022",
|
|
"The smell would be so strong that residents enjoying the flowers, benches and statue of St. Francis would have to get up and leave. \u2014 Peter Krouse, cleveland , 18 Apr. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1842, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Noun",
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220715-095635"
|
|
},
|
|
"get out of proportion":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to become larger, worse, or more important (than something really is or should be)":[
|
|
"Their fears have gotten (totally/completely) out of proportion ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-142141"
|
|
},
|
|
"get/have one's wires crossed":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to fail to understand each other : to be confused because each person has a different idea about what is happening or being said":[
|
|
"We got our wires crossed for a minute there\u2014I thought you were asking me something else."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-142652"
|
|
},
|
|
"get/have the wind up":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to become/be afraid or nervous":[
|
|
"When they started questioning him, he got the wind up ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-145436"
|
|
},
|
|
"get off scot-free":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to not get the punishment that is deserved":[
|
|
"It's not fair. I was punished and they got off scot-free ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-153025"
|
|
},
|
|
"get off someone's case":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to stop criticizing someone or telling someone what to do":[
|
|
"Get off my case ! I'm working as hard as I can!"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-153042"
|
|
},
|
|
"get moving":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to start moving or going quickly : to hurry":[
|
|
"We need to get moving or we'll miss the show."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-153555"
|
|
},
|
|
"get the worst of it":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to lose a fight, argument, battle, etc.":[
|
|
"The bruises on his face after the fight showed that he'd gotten the worst of it ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220715-103847"
|
|
},
|
|
"get/take quite a hammering":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to suffer severe injury or damage":[
|
|
"The old church got/took quite a hammering during the storm."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-161949"
|
|
},
|
|
"get behind":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"phrasal verb"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to fail to do something as quickly as required or expected":[
|
|
"We've been getting further (and further) behind (schedule).",
|
|
"We got behind with our car payments."
|
|
],
|
|
": to support (someone or something)":[
|
|
"The proposal may succeed if a few more people get behind it."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-162022"
|
|
},
|
|
"get the/this show on the road":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to begin an activity or journey":[
|
|
"Everyone ready"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-162901"
|
|
},
|
|
"get/take the bit between one's teeth":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to start doing something in a very enthusiastic and determined way":[
|
|
"He can be lazy about doing his work, but when he gets the bit between his teeth there's no stopping him."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-164054"
|
|
},
|
|
"get the hook":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to be removed":[
|
|
"He got the hook after allowing three runs in the second inning."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-164125"
|
|
},
|
|
"get/take the hint":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to understand what someone is suggesting when he or she says something in an indirect way":[
|
|
"When she told me how much work she had to do, I got/took the hint and left."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-164405"
|
|
},
|
|
"get noticed":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to get attention that one wants from other people":[
|
|
"You'll get noticed in that new sports car.",
|
|
"a young actor who's trying to get noticed",
|
|
"The band got noticed by a record producer."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-171013"
|
|
},
|
|
"get it through one's thick head":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to understand":[
|
|
"Why can't he get it through his thick head that I don't like him"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-171355"
|
|
},
|
|
"get/have an eyeful":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to see something very clearly or to see a lot or too much of something":[
|
|
"They wanted to see nature and got an eyeful during the camping trip.",
|
|
"\u2014 often refers to seeing something shocking, such as a person who is naked I opened the door to the locker room and got quite an eyeful ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-174051"
|
|
},
|
|
"get the hang of":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to learn the skills that are needed to do (something)":[
|
|
"He was finally getting the hang of his job.",
|
|
"She's getting the hang of driving."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-174642"
|
|
},
|
|
"get the idea":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to understand":[
|
|
"\"Yes we're late, but it was raining, then we got a flat tire \u2026\" \"All right, I get the idea \"."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-180702"
|
|
},
|
|
"get a charge out of":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to be amused by":[
|
|
"The children got a charge out of the juggler."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-181018"
|
|
},
|
|
"get busy":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to start doing work":[
|
|
"We need to finish by 5 o'clock, so we'd better get busy ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-183233"
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's point across":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to make people understand what one is saying":[
|
|
"Maybe there's a better way to get your point across ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-185028"
|
|
},
|
|
"get/be caught in a storm":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to be outside when a storm begins":[
|
|
"I went out for a walk and got caught in a storm ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-185356"
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's leg over":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to have sex with a woman":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-185548"
|
|
},
|
|
"get the door":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to open the door":[
|
|
"If you'll get the door for me, I'll carry that box inside."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-190259"
|
|
},
|
|
"get out of my sight":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-191023"
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's priorities straight":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to understand what things are most important for one to do or deal with":[
|
|
"You need to get your priorities straight and go back to school."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-192433"
|
|
},
|
|
"get the wrong idea":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to misunderstand someone":[
|
|
"I think he made a mistake, but don't get the wrong idea , I still think he has done a good job overall."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-195152"
|
|
},
|
|
"get back to":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to return to (a place) after going away":[
|
|
"We got back to the office in the early afternoon."
|
|
],
|
|
": to return to (an activity, condition, etc.)":[
|
|
"Things are finally getting back to normal.",
|
|
"Let's get back to the topic we were discussing yesterday.",
|
|
"That's an interesting discussion but we need to get back to work ."
|
|
],
|
|
": to talk to or write to (someone) at a later time in order to give more information, answer a question, etc.":[
|
|
"He got back to me (by email) in a few days with a new offer.",
|
|
"\"How much will it cost"
|
|
],
|
|
": to call (someone) back on the telephone":[
|
|
"\"There's someone on the phone for you, sir.\" \"Tell them I can't take their call now but I'll get back to them as soon as I can.\""
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-200034"
|
|
},
|
|
"get out of someone's face":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to go away and stop bothering someone : to leave someone alone":[
|
|
"Get out of my face !"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-200753"
|
|
},
|
|
"get up someone's nose":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to annoy or irritate (someone)":[
|
|
"His jokes are really beginning to get up my nose ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-201359"
|
|
},
|
|
"get a result":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to win especially in a soccer match":[
|
|
"After several drawn matches, we finally got a result ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-201631"
|
|
},
|
|
"get up on the wrong side of the bed":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to be in a bad mood throughout the day":[
|
|
"Be careful when you talk to the boss. He got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-201643"
|
|
},
|
|
"get it through someone's head":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to cause someone to learn, remember, or accept something":[
|
|
"She's finally gotten it through their heads that she doesn't eat meat.",
|
|
"He can't seem to get it through his head that I'm not interested in working with him."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-210443"
|
|
},
|
|
"get the sack":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to be dismissed suddenly from a job : to get fired":[
|
|
"She got the sack for always being late."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-213722"
|
|
},
|
|
"get back at (someone)":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to do something bad or unpleasant to (someone who has treated one badly or unfairly)":[
|
|
"After he lost his job, he vowed that he would find a way to get back at his old boss."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-215247"
|
|
},
|
|
"get it into/through one's thick skull":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to realize or understand":[
|
|
"You need to get it into/through your thick skull that you can't just sit there and expect everyone else to do your work for you!"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-215357"
|
|
},
|
|
"get the better of":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to defeat or trick (someone) by being clever":[
|
|
"It would be hard to get the better of someone as experienced as she is.",
|
|
"\u2014 often used figuratively She knew she shouldn't open the package, but her curiosity finally got the better of her and she opened it."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-215631"
|
|
},
|
|
"get what's coming to one":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to get the punishment one deserves":[
|
|
"He's a dirty cheat, and I'm going to see that he gets what's coming to him ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-215706"
|
|
},
|
|
"get/have a line on":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to get or have information about (someone or something that one is trying to find)":[
|
|
"Have the police managed to get a line on any of the suspects",
|
|
"She says she has a line on a new car."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-220710"
|
|
},
|
|
"get (all) dolled up":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to make oneself attractive with makeup and fancy or stylish clothes":[
|
|
"She got (all) dolled up for the party."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-222005"
|
|
},
|
|
"get anywhere":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to make progress":[
|
|
"\u2014 used in negative statements and in questions Are you getting anywhere "
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-223042"
|
|
},
|
|
"get away from":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to go away from (a place)":[
|
|
"I can't get away from the office till after five.",
|
|
"\u2014 often used figuratively The company is having problems because they've gotten away from the things they do best."
|
|
],
|
|
": to avoid being caught by (someone)":[
|
|
"The robbers got away from the police in a fast car.",
|
|
"\u2014 sometimes used figuratively You can't get away from the facts. There's no getting away from the facts."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-223257"
|
|
},
|
|
"get/stay/keep out of someone's/the way":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to not block someone's path":[
|
|
"He asked the children to keep out of his way while he made dinner."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-224713"
|
|
},
|
|
"get technical":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to be very exact or precise (about something)":[
|
|
"I'm not really 18 years old until tomorrow, if you want to get technical about it."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-225638"
|
|
},
|
|
"get out of bed on the wrong side":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to be in a bad mood throughout the day":[
|
|
"Be careful when you talk to the boss. He get out of bed on the wrong side this morning."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-230750"
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's life back together":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiomatic phrase"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to begin living in a normal way after suffering loss, hardship, etc.":[
|
|
"\u2026 with intensive counseling and a bit of tough love, [he] manages to get his life back together .",
|
|
"\u2014 Patrick Rogers et al."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1971, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-232627"
|
|
},
|
|
"Getan":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": getic":[],
|
|
": a member of the Getae":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8j\u0113t\u1d4an",
|
|
"\""
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Getae + -an":"Adjective"
|
|
},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-233225"
|
|
},
|
|
"get out of (something)":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to avoid doing (something)":[
|
|
"I didn't want to go to the lecture, but I couldn't get out of it.",
|
|
"He tried to get out of doing his homework."
|
|
],
|
|
": to stop having (a habit)":[
|
|
"I used to exercise every day, but I got out of the habit."
|
|
],
|
|
": to stop being in or involved in (something)":[
|
|
"The company has decided to get out of the computer business."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-234530"
|
|
},
|
|
"get a spanking":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to be hit on the buttocks with someone's hand as a form of punishment":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-000226"
|
|
},
|
|
"get/start off on the wrong foot":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to begin a relationship badly":[
|
|
"They got off on the wrong foot when they first met and they've disliked each other ever since."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-003751"
|
|
},
|
|
"get off on (something)":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to enjoy or be excited by (something) especially in a sexual way":[
|
|
"He's one of those guys who seem to get off on making other people feel guilty."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-011300"
|
|
},
|
|
"get/have a handle on":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to understand and be able to deal with (something)":[
|
|
"I can't quite get a handle on the way this machine works.",
|
|
"It seemed like she had a good handle on the situation."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-012758"
|
|
},
|
|
"get nowhere":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to have no success at all in doing something : to make no progress":[
|
|
"I have gotten nowhere with my research.",
|
|
"My research is getting nowhere ."
|
|
],
|
|
": to not help (someone) at all : to not make a situation any better for (someone)":[
|
|
"Arguing will get us nowhere ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-015024"
|
|
},
|
|
"get out of bed":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to arise after a period of sleep":[
|
|
"It's time to get out of bed ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-023010"
|
|
},
|
|
"get the lead out":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to begin going or moving more quickly":[
|
|
"Get the lead out ! If we don't leave in five minutes we'll be late for the movie!"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-024524"
|
|
},
|
|
"get it in the neck":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to be severely punished or criticized":[
|
|
"He really got it in the neck for not finishing the job on time."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-034804"
|
|
},
|
|
"get off one's butt":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to stop being so lazy":[
|
|
"Why don't you get off your butt and do something"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-040233"
|
|
},
|
|
"get it together":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to begin to live in a good and sensible way : to stop being confused, foolish, etc.":[
|
|
"If he doesn't get it together pretty soon, he's going to end up in jail."
|
|
],
|
|
": to begin to function in a skillful or effective way":[
|
|
"The company finally got it together and started making a profit this year."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-050043"
|
|
},
|
|
"get the message":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to understand something that is not being said directly":[
|
|
"When they didn't return my phone calls, I finally got the message .",
|
|
"He gave her an angry look, hoping she'd get the message ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-050434"
|
|
},
|
|
"getpenny":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a profitable venture or asset":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"get entry 1 + penny":""
|
|
},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-051439"
|
|
},
|
|
"get a rise out of":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to cause (someone) to react in an angry way : to make (someone) angry or upset":[
|
|
"Ignore her. She's just trying to get a rise out of you."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-051501"
|
|
},
|
|
"get it up":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to get an erection":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-065450"
|
|
},
|
|
"get/catch some sun":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to spend time in the sunlight":[
|
|
"We went to the beach to get/catch some sun ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-071536"
|
|
},
|
|
"Getae":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"plural noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a people of ancient times that lived in the region corresponding approximately to eastern Bulgaria, the Dobruja, Walachia, Moldavia, and Bessarabia":[],
|
|
": all the northern Thracian peoples, of whom the Dacians and Getae were the two main elements":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8j\u0113\u02cct\u0113",
|
|
"\u02c8ge\u02cct\u012b"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Latin & Greek; Latin Getae , from Greek Getai":""
|
|
},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-072256"
|
|
},
|
|
"get rid of":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to do something so as to no longer have or be affected or bothered by (something or someone that is unwanted)":[
|
|
"It's time to get rid of this old sweater.",
|
|
"I can't seem to get rid of this cold.",
|
|
"He stayed on talking and talking. She finally got rid of him by saying she had to make dinner."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-075900"
|
|
},
|
|
"get (something) over with":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to cause or experience the end of (something) : to finish (something)":[
|
|
"I just want to get this ordeal over with !",
|
|
"I just want to get this ordeal over and done with !"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-080307"
|
|
},
|
|
"getter":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": one that gets":[],
|
|
": a substance introduced into a vacuum tube or electric lamp to remove traces of gas":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8ge-t\u0259r"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Britt was the top vote- getter with 45%, while Brooks won 29% of the primary vote. \u2014 Bridget Bowman, NBC News , 16 June 2022",
|
|
"The top vote- getter in Phase 1 in each league will be installed as a starter for the MLB All-Star Game. \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 8 June 2022",
|
|
"The Batmans have been too much of a go- getter recently. \u2014 Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter , 2 June 2022",
|
|
"Ha, such a standout in the weirdo sci-fi thriller Devs, makes a compelling transition to leading man as Solomon, whose go- getter confidence slowly gives way to a shrewd cynicism. \u2014 Kristen Baldwin, EW.com , 23 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Following our whims is encouraged when go- getter Mars sextiles optimistic Jupiter at 8:38 am EST. \u2014 Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com , 4 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"The police report paints a picture of a young man scorned and perhaps depressed, a narrative David doesn\u2019t recognize as fitting his go- getter son. \u2014 Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone , 14 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"Rather than a red flag, Hart implies that Nike regarded Capriotti\u2019s flouting of NCAA rules as proof of his go- getter mentality. \u2014 Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online , 2 Oct. 2020",
|
|
"Stephen Dattilo was the top Republican vote- getter , with 64% of the vote, followed by Irina Baptiste with 36%. \u2014 Tessa Duvall, The Courier-Journal , 18 May 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-083031"
|
|
},
|
|
"get/set/start the ball rolling":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to begin an activity or process":[
|
|
"At the meeting, she tried to get the ball rolling by asking a few questions."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-092233"
|
|
},
|
|
"get with the program":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to start doing what others need or want one to do : to become involved and active in a useful and effective way":[
|
|
"His boss told him that he'd better get with the program if he wants to keep his job."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-093627"
|
|
},
|
|
"get stuck in":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to start doing something with a lot of energy":[
|
|
"The food looks good. Grab a plate and get stuck in ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-101001"
|
|
},
|
|
"get jerked around":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to be treated unfairly or dishonestly (by someone) : to be lied to or cheated":[
|
|
"I felt like I was getting jerked around by that salesman."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-103036"
|
|
},
|
|
"get on/onto the subject of":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to start talking about":[
|
|
"Every time I talk to her, we seem to get on/onto the subject of work."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-105616"
|
|
},
|
|
"get/make an early start":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to get started on a journey, activity, etc., early in the day":[
|
|
"We want to get an early start tomorrow."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-113245"
|
|
},
|
|
"get the monkey off one's back":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to remove or solve a problem that has been difficult to get rid of or solve : to get rid of a problem or situation that makes one unhappy and that lasts for a long time":[
|
|
"He finally got the monkey off his back and kicked his drug addiction."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-113843"
|
|
},
|
|
"get lucky":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to have good luck : to succeed because of good luck":[
|
|
"We thought all the tickets might have already been sold, but we got lucky \u2014there were still a few left when we arrived."
|
|
],
|
|
": to succeed in finding or getting someone to agree to have sex with one":[
|
|
"He's hoping to get lucky tonight."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-122745"
|
|
},
|
|
"get on someone's case":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to nag someone repeatedly":[
|
|
"She's always getting on his case about cleaning his room."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-124455"
|
|
},
|
|
"get robbed":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to be overcharged : to pay too much":[
|
|
"You paid $100 for that old bike"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-124829"
|
|
},
|
|
"get stuffed":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-130517"
|
|
},
|
|
"get on someone's nerves":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to become extremely annoying to someone":[
|
|
"That car alarm is getting on my nerves ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-133806"
|
|
},
|
|
"get rolling":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to leave":[
|
|
"We ought to get rolling if we don't want to be late."
|
|
],
|
|
": to get started":[
|
|
"You should get rolling on that assignment.",
|
|
"The project finally got rolling ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-142448"
|
|
},
|
|
"get/move on with one's life":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to continue living one's life in the usual way":[
|
|
"After all the problems they've had recently, they just want to get/move on with their lives ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-152205"
|
|
},
|
|
"get in with (someone)":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to become friends with (someone)":[
|
|
"She got in with a bad crowd and got into trouble.",
|
|
"He managed to get in good with the boss."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-171940"
|
|
},
|
|
"get married":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to become joined in marriage":[
|
|
"They're planning to get married in October."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-172628"
|
|
},
|
|
"get off the ground":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to begin to operate or proceed in a successful way":[
|
|
"The project never really got off the ground ."
|
|
],
|
|
": to cause (something) to begin to operate or proceed in a successful way":[
|
|
"We're still trying to get this project off the ground ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-173450"
|
|
},
|
|
"get the nod":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to get approval":[
|
|
"We're waiting to get the nod from the city to start the project."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-191519"
|
|
},
|
|
"get (all) misty":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to get tears in one's eyes : to feel sentimental":[
|
|
"I get (all) misty when I hear that song."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-200702"
|
|
},
|
|
"get onto":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to start to do or deal with (something)":[
|
|
"\"We need someone to send out the invitations.\" \"I'll get onto it right away.\""
|
|
],
|
|
": to start to talk about something":[
|
|
"How did we get onto this topic"
|
|
],
|
|
": to speak to or write to (someone) about a particular problem, job, etc.":[
|
|
"I'll get onto the doctor/plumber straightaway and see if he'll come round."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-202018"
|
|
},
|
|
"get the phone":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to answer the telephone":[
|
|
"Would somebody please get the phone "
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-204154"
|
|
},
|
|
"get off to a good/bad start":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to be good/bad at the beginning":[
|
|
"Their marriage got off to a good/bad start ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-212234"
|
|
},
|
|
"get/put bums on seats":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to attract people to see a movie, play, game, etc.":[
|
|
"She has the looks and voice that really get/put bums on seats ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-213118"
|
|
},
|
|
"get around to (something)":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to do or deal with (something that one has not yet done or dealt with)":[
|
|
"Don't you think it's about time you got around to tidying your room",
|
|
"I've been meaning to call her, but I just haven't gotten around to it.",
|
|
"Sooner or later we'll have to get around to the subject of taxation."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-213646"
|
|
},
|
|
"get the push":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to lose one's job : to be fired from one's job":[
|
|
"The employees with less experience got the push ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-222526"
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's teeth into":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to become fully involved in (something, such as a new activity) : to do or deal with (something) with a lot of energy, interest, etc.":[
|
|
"He finally has a project he can get his teeth into ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-233202"
|
|
},
|
|
"get the runaround":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to not be given the information or help that one needs because someone will not answer one's questions or deal with one's problem directly":[
|
|
"I'm tired of getting the runaround from your customer representatives."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-233923"
|
|
},
|
|
"get off with (someone)":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to have sex with (someone) : to begin a sexual relationship with (someone)":[
|
|
"She found out he'd gotten off with another woman."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-001439"
|
|
},
|
|
"Getsul":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a Lamaist priest or monk not yet fully ordained":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8get\u02ccsu\u0307l"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Tibetan getshul ( dgetshul )":""
|
|
},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-002522"
|
|
},
|
|
"get on for (something)":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to move toward becoming (a specified age, time, etc.)":[
|
|
"It was getting on for noon.",
|
|
"He's getting on for 70."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-004657"
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's kicks (from)":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to get enjoyment or pleasure":[
|
|
"He gets his kicks from embarrassing his teammates."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-005331"
|
|
},
|
|
"get/start off on the right foot":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to begin a relationship well":[
|
|
"I want to get off on the right foot with your parents."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-012527"
|
|
},
|
|
"get knotted":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-014647"
|
|
},
|
|
"get into the act":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to start to participate in an activity":[
|
|
"We started selling them last year, and now other stores are getting into the act .",
|
|
"Other publishers wanted to get in on the act and publish their own line of children's books."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-020056"
|
|
},
|
|
"get the picture":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to understand a situation":[
|
|
"You've said enough. I get the picture ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-025750"
|
|
},
|
|
"get scared":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to become frightened":[
|
|
"The children got scared and ran away."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-044650"
|
|
},
|
|
"get ready":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to prepare":[
|
|
"We didn't have much time to get ready before they arrived."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-051704"
|
|
},
|
|
"get on the stick":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to start working hard at something that one has been avoiding doing":[
|
|
"You'd better get on the stick with those college applications!"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-070832"
|
|
},
|
|
"getaway car":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a car used by criminals to leave the scene of a crime":[
|
|
"He drove the getaway car"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-082704"
|
|
},
|
|
"get started":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to begin doing or working on something":[
|
|
"You (had) better get started if you want to finish on time."
|
|
],
|
|
": to begin an important period in one's life or career":[
|
|
"newlyweds who are just getting started on their lives together."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-100317"
|
|
},
|
|
"get into one's stride":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to begin to do something in a confident and effective way after starting slowly":[
|
|
"Both teams seem to have gotten into their stride in the second half."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220715-095009"
|
|
},
|
|
"get the chop":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to lose one's job : be fired or laid off":[
|
|
"The employees with less experience got the chop ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-103504"
|
|
},
|
|
"get the pink slip":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to lose one's job because there is not enough work : to be laid off":[
|
|
"Thousands of factory workers have gotten the pink slip in recent months."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-113019"
|
|
},
|
|
"get in on the action":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to participate in a plan to make money":[
|
|
"Do any of you guys want to get in on the action ?"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-115131"
|
|
},
|
|
"get (something) right":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to do, say, or understand (something) accurately or correctly":[
|
|
"Let me get this right : you want me to lend you $1,000?!",
|
|
"When you're making a measurement be careful to get it right .",
|
|
"They never get the facts right ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-121206"
|
|
},
|
|
"get/find one's bearings":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to find out one's position":[
|
|
"Let's stop here and find our bearings .",
|
|
"\u2014 often used figuratively Our course for new employees will help you get/find your bearings at work."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-130431"
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's shit together":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiomatic phrase"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to begin to proceed in an effective way : to become prepared, organized, etc.":[
|
|
"The team's defense just couldn't seem to get its shit together ."
|
|
],
|
|
": to begin to live one's life in a responsible and mature way":[
|
|
"I really need to get my shit together and start looking for a job."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1968, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-131631"
|
|
},
|
|
"Gete":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": getan":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8j\u0113t"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Latin Getae , noun plural":""
|
|
},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-131808"
|
|
},
|
|
"get lost":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-134224"
|
|
},
|
|
"get a roasting":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to be severely criticized":[
|
|
"He got a roasting from his boss."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-152055"
|
|
},
|
|
"get spliced":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to get married":[
|
|
"So, when are you two getting spliced ?"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-195343"
|
|
},
|
|
"get on someone's wick":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to annoy someone":[
|
|
"His chatter was getting on my wick ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-200743"
|
|
},
|
|
"get the picture/idea":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-215909"
|
|
},
|
|
"get a load of":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-012742"
|
|
},
|
|
"get (something) through to (someone)":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to express (something) clearly so that it is understood by (someone)":[
|
|
"I hope I've finally gotten my message through to him."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-021824"
|
|
},
|
|
"get someone's drift":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to understand the general or basic meaning of what someone is saying":[
|
|
"I don't get your drift ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-022624"
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's thrills":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to do something because it's very exciting":[
|
|
"\u2014 usually + from They get their thrills from drag racing."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-023658"
|
|
},
|
|
"get someone's dander up":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to cause someone to become angry":[
|
|
"Her rudeness really got my dander up ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-025743"
|
|
},
|
|
"get rich quick":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to make a large amount of money quickly":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-030107"
|
|
},
|
|
"get someone's goat":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to upset or irritate someone":[
|
|
"The way she's always correcting other people really gets my goat !"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-033933"
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's head round":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to understand (something)":[
|
|
"She couldn't get her head round why he had to leave."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-061859"
|
|
},
|
|
"get a rollicking":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to be subjected to angry criticism for having done something wrong":[
|
|
"They got a rollicking from their boss."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-062414"
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's/the facts straight":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to understand something correctly":[
|
|
"You need to get your facts straight ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-062416"
|
|
},
|
|
"get-of-sire":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": the entire progeny or a representative sample of the progeny of a sire":[],
|
|
": a class in a livestock show for judging the progeny of different sires":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"get entry 2":""
|
|
},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-075416"
|
|
},
|
|
"get in gear":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to start working or doing something in a more energetic and effective way":[
|
|
"We need to get in gear if we want to finish this project on time."
|
|
],
|
|
": to cause (something) to start working or becoming successful":[
|
|
"She finally got her career in gear ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-093142"
|
|
},
|
|
"get in a lather":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to get upset":[
|
|
"Don't get in a lather about something so unimportant."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-100448"
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's feet wet":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to begin doing a new job, activity, etc., in usually a slow and simple way in order to become more familiar with it":[
|
|
"She got her feet wet at her new job by doing some simple filing tasks."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-102423"
|
|
},
|
|
"get round to (something)":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to do or deal with (something that one has not yet done or dealt with)":[
|
|
"I've been meaning to call her, but I just haven't gotten round to it."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-104228"
|
|
},
|
|
"get dressed":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to put on clothes":[
|
|
"It's time to get out of bed and get dressed ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-112949"
|
|
},
|
|
"get (something) straight":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to understand what is true or what is stated to be true":[
|
|
"You need to get your facts straight .",
|
|
"Let me get this straight : are you saying that you won't help us?"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-142602"
|
|
},
|
|
"get/go back to (the) basics":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to return to a simpler way of doing something or thinking about something":[
|
|
"The restaurant is getting back to basics in terms of food, using fresh ingredients to make simple, good food."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-153132"
|
|
},
|
|
"get one's tongue around":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to have no difficulty saying (a word or phrase)":[
|
|
"I can't get my tongue around his last name."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-154211"
|
|
},
|
|
"get in on (something)":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to become involved in (something)":[
|
|
"It sounds like an interesting project and I'd like to get in on it."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-161906"
|
|
},
|
|
"get hold of oneself":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to get control of ones' thoughts and emotions and stop behaving in a foolish or uncontrolled way":[
|
|
"Get a hold of yourself and tell me what happened."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-172858"
|
|
},
|
|
"Gethsemane":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": the garden outside Jerusalem mentioned in Mark 14 as the scene of the agony and arrest of Jesus":[],
|
|
": a place or occasion of great mental or spiritual suffering":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"geth-\u02c8se-m\u0259-n\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Greek Geths\u0113man\u0113":""
|
|
},
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"circa 1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-183309"
|
|
},
|
|
"get/go back to nature":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to spend time living in a simple way without modern machines, electricity, etc.":[
|
|
"They went on a camping trip to get back to nature ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-191312"
|
|
},
|
|
"Getic":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": of or relating to the Getae or their language":[],
|
|
": the language of the Getae probably belonging to the Thraco-Phrygian branch of the Indo-European family":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\"",
|
|
"\u02c8jet-",
|
|
"\u02c8j\u0113tik"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Getae + -ic":"Adjective"
|
|
},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-230054"
|
|
},
|
|
"get down to work":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to start working":[
|
|
"You need to get down to work if you want to finish the assignment on time."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-233644"
|
|
},
|
|
"get (something) out of (something or someone)":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to take (something) from (something or someone)":[
|
|
"The police officer got the gun out of the suspect's hand.",
|
|
"The police officer got a confession out of the suspect."
|
|
],
|
|
": to gain (something) from (something)":[
|
|
"What do you hope to get out of this experience?"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-005320"
|
|
},
|
|
"get down to (something)":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to start to do (something) : to begin to give one's attention or effort to (something)":[
|
|
"It's time to stop delaying and get down to work.",
|
|
"Let's get down to business ."
|
|
],
|
|
": to talk about or describe (something) in a very simple and accurate way":[
|
|
"When you get right down to it , this movie is just not very good."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-030136"
|
|
},
|
|
"get down to business":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to start doing what needs to be done : to start working":[
|
|
"Now that we've all introduced ourselves, let's get down to business ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-030806"
|
|
},
|
|
"get hold of":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to get possession of (something) : to succeed in getting (something)":[
|
|
"Somehow she managed to get hold of the band's new album before it came out.",
|
|
"Where did you get hold of that idea?"
|
|
],
|
|
": to find and talk to (someone) : to contact (someone)":[
|
|
"I need to talk to my lawyer, but I haven't been able to get hold of him.",
|
|
"I've been trying to get a hold of my lawyer for days."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-081138"
|
|
},
|
|
"get (someone) good":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to fool (someone) completely":[
|
|
"That was a funny joke you played on him. You really got him good ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-084618"
|
|
},
|
|
"get hitched":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to get married":[
|
|
"He's getting hitched to his college sweetheart."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-093800"
|
|
},
|
|
"get with the times":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to understand and change to fit what is now happening and accepted in the culture":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-100335"
|
|
},
|
|
"get down to brass tacks":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to start to discuss or consider the most important details or facts about something":[
|
|
"We finally got down to brass tacks and decided to work out a schedule for the project."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-100838"
|
|
},
|
|
"get to the bottom of":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to find out the true reason for or cause of (something)":[
|
|
"Police are working furiously to get to the bottom of this recent string of violent crimes."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-102853"
|
|
},
|
|
"get-tough":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": characterized by firmness and determination to act if and as necessary":[
|
|
"a get-tough international policy"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"from the phrase get tough":""
|
|
},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-114108"
|
|
},
|
|
"get to sleep":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to succeed in beginning to sleep : to fall asleep":[
|
|
"She finally got to sleep after midnight.",
|
|
"It took me almost an hour to get to sleep last night.",
|
|
"I woke up in the middle of the night, but I eventually got back to sleep ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-115049"
|
|
},
|
|
"get to grips with":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to begin to understand or deal with (something, such as a problem) in a direct or effective way":[
|
|
"The government needs to get to grips with the unemployment problem."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-121421"
|
|
},
|
|
"get (someone) noticed":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to cause (someone) to get attention that he or she wants from other people":[
|
|
"That new sports car will get you noticed ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-133850"
|
|
},
|
|
"get tough on":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiomatic phrase"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to deal harshly with":[
|
|
"Greece promised last week to get tough on tax evasion \u2026",
|
|
"\u2014 Alan Clendenning",
|
|
"Environmental groups and health agencies such as the American Lung Association have pushed lawmakers to get tough on polluters and enact stricter smog limits \u2026",
|
|
"\u2014 Melissa Knopper",
|
|
"\"\u2026 For a long time in the United States, the politics around law and order have been, get tough on crime . \u2026 \"",
|
|
"\u2014 Paul Butler"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1945, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-134412"
|
|
},
|
|
"get to work":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to start working":[
|
|
"We need to stop delaying and get to work ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-140120"
|
|
},
|
|
"get your ass back here":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-155050"
|
|
},
|
|
"Getty":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"biographical name"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
"Jean Paul 1892\u20131976 American oil magnate":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8ge-t\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-161309"
|
|
},
|
|
"get under someone's skin":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to irritate or upset someone":[
|
|
"His constant boasting was beginning to get under my skin ."
|
|
],
|
|
": to affect someone positively even though he or she does not want or expect to be affected that way : grow to like something":[
|
|
"I used to hate the city, but after a while it kind of got under my skin .",
|
|
"The actress accepted the role because the character really got under her skin ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-215315"
|
|
},
|
|
"Gettysburg":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"geographical name"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
"borough in southern Pennsylvania west-southwest of York population 7620":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8ge-t\u0113z-\u02ccb\u0259rg"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-215821"
|
|
},
|
|
"Getulian":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": of or relating to the culture of any of the nomadic peoples of Libya and the eastern Sahara in Neolithic and Aeneolithic times":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"j\u0113\u2027\u02c8ty\u00fc-",
|
|
"j\u0113\u02c8t\u00fcl\u0113\u0259n"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Latin Gaetuli, Getuli people inhabiting northwestern Africa in ancient times (from Greek Gaitouli ) + English -an":""
|
|
},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-222340"
|
|
},
|
|
"get undressed":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to take off one's clothes":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-225310"
|
|
}
|
|
} |