get out of the way of doing something—forget how to do smth.: You soon get out of the way of driving when you haven’t had a car for some time. go out of the way to do something—(also: put oneself out of the way to do something ) go to great trouble to do smth. […]
Difference between Get out of the way and Put oneself out of the way
get out of the way— 1. stand aside or withdraw: John dived for cover but the camera-man played it cool, pausing to switch on the camera before getting out of the way. 2. (also: get out of my way) used as a rude command for a person to move from his place or to go […]
Difference between Get out of it and Snap out of it
get out of it— 1. escape from a difficult or awkward situation: They wanted us to go lunch. I did my best to get out of it. 2. (coll.) is used to tell a person not to talk nonsense: Get out of it! You can’t expect me to believe that! snap out of it—(coll.) free […]
Difference between Get onto someone and Get to someone
get onto someone— 1. get in touch with smb., especially by telephone: I’ll have to get onto Sarah about the deadline. 2. (coll.) keep nagging or annoy a person: She’s been getting onto me for a year to buy her a new coat. 3. (coll.) trace or find a person: He tricked people for years […]
Difference between Get oneself together and Hold oneself together
get oneself together —(also: get one’s head together) get mentally organized: The most commonly cited reasons for withdrawing include: needing a break from college, needing to get oneself together, emotional problems… hold oneself together —(also: keep oneself together) keep one’s composure; maintain one’s good sense: It was only through the kindness of my friend and […]
Difference between Get oneself off the hook and Go off the hooks
get oneself off the hook—(coll.) free oneself from difficulty or trouble: Later it was useful to describe this incident to get myself off the hook at a Royal Navy interview panel. go off the hooks—(sl.) die (also: drop off the hooks): No man was ever able to write his own life complete. He’s certain to […]
Difference between Get one’s wind and Get wind
get one’s wind—recover power or ability to breathe without difficulty: You had better get your wind now, and change your clothes. Cf.: lose one’s wind—become out of breath when running or exerting oneself: He avoided stairs and lost his breath tying his shoelaces. get wind —(of news, rumors, etc.) become widely known; spread: The story […]
Difference between Get one’s ticket and Get one’s ticket punched
get one’s ticket— 1. (sl.) be discharged from the army or from prison: “Coiners” as a rule returned to their profession as soon as they got their “ticket.” Prison is a great punishment to such men. 2. qualify for promotion; take a step up in a career path: Seventeen years before he got his “ticket,” […]
Difference between Get one’s teeth into something and Put teeth into something
get one’s teeth into something—(also: sink one’s teeth into something) 1. bite into smth.: Many a time I thought of Bobbie when I got my teeth into a bit of walrus or seal meat. 2. (coll.) deal with smth. vigorously: Here, get your teeth into this and see if you can manage this project. put […]
Difference between Get one’s second pip and Get the pip
get one’s second pip—(UK Army) be promoted from second to first lieutenant: Kathryn had been proud of them all, but most of Harry Kim, who finally got his second pip. get the pip —(coll.) feel annoyed and miserable: Laura wasn’t the only one to get the pip! Quite a few disgruntled customers had been telling […]
Difference between Get one’s point across and Get someone’s point
get one’s point across—communicate one’s argument or idea successfully: I wear an insult from a liberal as a badge of honor because it means that I got my point across. get someone’s point—understand what another person is trying to prove or explain: I couldn’t put that into words, but people around me got my point […]
Difference between Get one’s picture in something and Get one’s picture of something
get one’s picture in something—have one’s photo appear in a magazine or newspaper: The driving factor is the desire to become famous, get lots of exposure, get one’s picture in a magazine. get one’s picture of something—become aware of certain facts: To get one’s picture of science history solely from the published literature would be […]