get over

verb

1. to cross or surmount (something)

   the children got over the fence

2. intr, preposition to recover from (an illness, shock, etc)
3. intr, preposition to overcome or master (a problem)

   you'll soon get over your shyness

4. intr, preposition to appreciate fully

   I just can't get over seeing you again

5. tr, adverb to communicate effectively

   he had difficulty getting the message over

6. tr, adverbsometimes foll bywith to bring (something necessary but unpleasant) to an end

   let's get this job over with quickly

Example Sentences

Foster said he eventually got over the snub by his rival.

From Los Angeles Times

The collective angst has so far not resulted in a massive protest and, as the Supreme Court once observed, politicians just “pass the buck” and wait for the season to get over.

From BBC

And I had to get over it because the photographer was like, ‘If you don’t do this, I’m not gonna book you for the next job,’” she continued.

From Salon

The big-hitting all-rounder took 16 from an Alzarri Joseph over to put the tourists on the brink and although he holed out with four needed, England got over the line with four balls to spare.

From BBC

When I’m in town, I try to get over at least once a week.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• mend
• overcome
• survive