idioms using “get”

Get real

See reality (can be used as a mild admonition)

“Kitazawa-san told the team members it was time to get real; the weekend work would last for several months. “

Get over it

Stop complaining or grieving (can be used as a mild admonition)

“You need to get over it, Kazu-san; you didn’t win, but you can run for club president again next year. “

Get on with it

Ignore the distractions or obstacles and proceed (can be used as a mild admonition)

“Kato-san is admired because she has never missed a deadline; she just gets on with it, regardless of any chaos in the office.“

Get one’s goat

To annoy or anger

“Don’t pay any attention to Yamamoto-san; he’s just trying to get your goat. “

Get cracking

Get to work (can be used as a mild admonition)

“The competition has added 10 researchers to their project. If we want to file our patent first, we’d better get cracking.“