get to
The phrase 'get to' is versatile, often indicating arrival, opportunity, or emotional impact.
Definition
A2General
To arrive at a destination or reach a specific place.
Example
- We need to get to the airport by 6 PM.
- It took us an hour to get to the park.
B1General
To have the opportunity or permission to do something.
Example
- She gets to travel a lot for her job.
- Do we get to leave early today?
B1General
To begin to do or start working on something.
Example
- Let's get to work on this project.
- He got to painting the fence early in the morning.
B2Emotional
To affect someone emotionally or mentally.
Example
- The constant noise really gets to me.
- Her criticism got to him more than he expected.
B2Informal
(informal)To annoy or irritate someone.
Example
- His smug attitude gets to me.
- The delays are really getting to everyone.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "get to":
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