idioms using “get”

Get a handle on

Gain an understanding of

“We need to get a handle on why consumers aren’t buying our gaming software.”

Get on with

Move forward with

“He lost his job six months ago and depressed about it. He needs to get on with his life.”

Get the hang of

To comprehend or understand

“Sakiguchi-san showed me how to use Powerpoint but I still don’t get the hang of it.”

Get a move on

Take action, start moving

“If we are going to get to the ski slopes by 10:00, we’d better get a move on.”

Get a jump on

Beat, or get an advantage over

“Sasai-san did her Christmas shopping in October to get a jump on the other shoppers.”