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get better

idiom
Meaning

To recover from illness or other incapacitation.


Examples
SIMPLE

I hope you get better soon.

CONTEXTUAL

She took some medicine and rested so she would get better before her big trip.

COMPLEX

Although the recovery process was slow, he eventually began to get better and regained his strength after the long illness.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure

    Precaution and prevention of an undesirable thing is preferable to dealing with its potential consequences.

  2. 02

    as it gets

    As it is possible to be.

  3. 03

    been there, done that, got the T-shirt

    Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.

  4. 04

    better angels

    Morally upright or otherwise positive attributes of human character.

  5. 05

    better for it

    In a more favorable position on the whole due to something, despite possible drawbacks.

  6. 06

    better luck next time

    Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.

  7. 07

    better nature

    the more amiable qualities of someone

  8. 08

    better place

    Heaven; happiness after death.

Last updated April 17, 2026