20130831

So MANY GeT oN...

How can there be so many "get on" to get on with.......?
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/search/british/?q=get+on

collocation:

  • get on: to have a good relationship
    we're getting on much better now.
    he doesn't get on with is daughter.
  • get on: to manage or deal with a situation, especially successfully
    how are you getting on you new home?
    we are getting on quite well with the decorating.
    I wonder how Michael is getting on in his new job.
  • get on: to continue doing something, especially work
    I'll leave you to get on then, shall i?
    Stop talking and get on with it.
    I suppose I could get on with the ironing while i am waitng.
  • get on to sth: to start talking about a different subject
    how did we get on to (the subject of) your grandmother's cat?
  • get on for: almost
    it was getting on for midnight.
    he must be getting on for 80 now. 
  • get on sth: to go onto a bus, train, aircraft, or boat
    i think we got on the wrong bus.





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