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B2 - Verb phrases with get and take

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  • to become mad, enraged
    get angry
  • to suddenly leave somewhere, usually without telling anyone that you are going
    take off
  • to leave a closed vehicle, building, etc.
    get out
  • to have an opportunity to do something
    get to
  • to do something for which you could be punished
    get into trouble
  • to suddenly start to be successful or popular
    take off
  • to be able to live or deal with a situation with difficulty, usually by having just enough of something you need, such as money.
    get by
  • to be similar to an older member of your family in appearance or character
    take after someone
  • feel better after someone has made you unhappy
    get over someone
  • to start doing a job or being responsible for something that another person did or had responsibility for before
    take over
  • discover / obtain facts or details
    get information
  • to start feeling like something illegal is happening or that something is wrong
    get suspicious
  • to become prepared
    get ready
  • to completely understand the meaning or importance of something
    take something in
  • to have or receive the opportunity or the occasion to (do sth)
    get the chance to (do sth)
  • to initiate or establish communicate with someone by phone, email, etc.
    get in touch with
  • to start doing a particular job or activity
    take up
  • to start to like someone/something
    take to
  • to remove something you do not want any longer
    get rid of something
  • to employ someone
    take someone on
  • to take care of someone and provide a place in your home for them
    take someone in
  • to be unable to move or continue
    get stuck
  • move someone away from other people to talk
    take someone aside
  • to receive a payment for work you have completed
    get paid
  • to get better after an illness, or feel better after something has made you unhappy
    get over something