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Get Off the HookTo liberate yourself from a repulsive or unpleasant obligation, to avoid a punishmentRate it:

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get off to a flying startto have a very successful beginningRate it:

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get off withTo befriend someone and snog them, especially in a public place.Rate it:

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get on toUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see get on,‎ to.Rate it:

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get one over onAlternative form of put one overRate it:

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get one's act togetherTo become serious, organized, worthwhile, etc.Rate it:

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get one's ass in gearTo exert effective effort; to get going; to get moving; to start producing.Rate it:

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get one's back upTo become angry, defensive, or irritable.Rate it:

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get one's butt somewhereGo somewhere, especially quickly.Rate it:

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get one's claws intoHave a controlling influence over.Rate it:

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get one's claws outTo prepare to attack or retaliateRate it:

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get one's end awayTo have sex.Rate it:

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get one's feet wetTo begin gaining experience; To take a risk and try something new.Rate it:

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get one's fillto be satisfied, to have enough of something.Rate it:

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get one's finger outTo free one's finger.Rate it:

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get one's finger outTo proceed with the matter in hand.Rate it:

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get one's fingers burntTo suffer relatively minor, adversive, and unexpected harm.Rate it:

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get one's foot in the doorTo initiate contact or a relationship; to gain access, especially to an entry-level job.Rate it:

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get one's freak onTo party.Rate it:

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get one's freak onTo go crazy; to freak out.Rate it:

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get one's freak onTo dance.Rate it:

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get one's freak onTo have sex.Rate it:

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get one's hands dirtyto get involved with the unpleasant parts, or the lowest levels, of a task.Rate it:

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get one's hands onTo get; to obtain; to secure.Rate it:

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get one's head aroundTo understand; fathom; solve.Rate it:

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get one's hopes upTo become enthusiastic about something that is going to happen.Rate it:

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get one's juices flowingto inspire creativity and thought.Rate it:

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get one's juices flowingto sexually excite, to tantalize.Rate it:

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get one's knickers in a twistTo become overwrought or unnecessarily upset over a trivial matter.Rate it:

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get one's marching ordersTo be dismissed disgracefully.Rate it:

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get one's money's worthIn a transaction, to receive a good or service which is considered to be of a value equal to or greater than the amount of money expended.Rate it:

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get one's money's worthTo derive satisfaction from an experience or occurrence; to have one's expectations or hopes fulfilled.Rate it:

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get one's panties in a bunchTo become overwrought or unnecessarily upset over a trivial matter.Rate it:

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get one's shine boxUsed as an insult.Rate it:

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get one's shirt outTo become angry or annoyed; to lose one's temper.Rate it:

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get one's shorts in a knotAlternative form of get one's knickers in a twist.Rate it:

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get one's skates onTo start doing something quickly; to stop procrastinating; to hurry up.Rate it:

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get one's tits in a wringerTo get into troubleRate it:

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get one's voice heardIt often requires much energy and persistence to get people to listen to your strongly held views.Rate it:

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get one's wayTo obtain the circumstances one wishes for.Rate it:

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get one's wires crossedTo get confused or mixed up; to make a mistake.Rate it:

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get one’s jolliesTo get enjoyment or pleasure from an experience or activity, especially if it is in a generally unpleasant or perverse wayRate it:

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get ontoTo move onto an object, especially one on which it is possible to stand.Rate it:

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get ontoUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see get,‎ onto.Rate it:

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get out of my faceleave; the speaker is telling the hearer to leave; usually said when someone does not want to be confronted any moreRate it:

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get out while the getting's goodTo sell all or part of one's holdings in stocks, real estate, a business, etc. while conditions are good, particularly in anticipation of a drop in prices.Rate it:

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get outsideUsed other than as an idiom: see get, outside.Rate it:

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get outta hereUsed to tell somebody to go away or leave one alone.Rate it:

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get past oneselfTo become able to look beyond one's own ego and negative emotions; to overcome internal and emotional obstacles.Rate it:

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get right to the pointReference a lack of focus, an offer of myriad solutions without indicating one with most viability. A lack of preciseness, lack of indicating best choice. An evasive response in a tenable situation.Rate it:

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