get over

To become well again after an illness or recover after a difficult experience.

• She is getting over a cold.
• He got over the operation surprisingly quickly.
• Have you got over that nasty infection yet?

How to use it: get over something (It took a week to get over the flu.)

Similar words: recover from

Common phrases: get over a cold, get over an illness

To succeed in dealing with a difficulty, fear, or other barrier.

• I must get over my fear.
• He got over his shyness and joined the conversation.
• How can we get over this difficulty?

How to use it: get over something (She got over her fear of dogs.)

Similar words: overcome, conquer

Common phrases: get over a fear, get over an obstacle

To stop feeling upset about something or stop having strong feelings for someone from the past.

• You will get over him.
• I have finally got over that disappointment.
• She still has not gotten over the fact that we forgot her birthday.

How to use it: get over someone/something (She finally got over her former partner.); get over the fact that… (He cannot get over the fact that she left.)

Similar words: move on from, put behind you

Common phrases: get over someone, get over a breakup

To explain an idea or message so other people understand it.

• Try to get your point over.
• The teacher got the idea over with a simple drawing.
• Did we get our message over to the audience?

How to use it: get something over to someone (We need to get our message over to voters.)

Similar words: get across, communicate, convey

Common phrases: get something over, get the message over

To trick or control someone in order to gain an advantage for yourself.

• He tried to get over on me.
• She got over on her rivals by hiding important information.
• Do not let that salesman get over on you.

How to use it: get over on someone (He tried to get over on his customers.)

Similar words: manipulate, outsmart, take advantage of

Common phrases: get over on someone, get over on people

To succeed in making a good impression on an audience or someone whose approval matters.

• The act got over with the crowd.
• Her new songs got over well with younger fans.
• Will this performance get over with the talent scout?

How to use it: get over with someone (The band got over with the festival crowd.)

Similar words: go down well, make an impression

Opposites: flop

Common phrases: get over with someone, get over with audiences