get in
To secure membership at a selective school.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She studied hard to get in to medical school.”
“Only five percent of applicants get in, so he was thrilled to receive the acceptance letter.”
“Despite her modest background and the fierce competition, she managed to get in, becoming the first in her family to attend such a prestigious institution.”
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as it gets
As it is possible to be.
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been there, done that, got the T-shirt
Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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cat got someone's tongue
Why is someone not saying anything?
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could not get elected dogcatcher
Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.
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don't get someone started
Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.
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five will get you ten
I strongly believe.
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get a charge out of
To derive excitement, entertainment, or pleasure from.
Last updated August 10, 2026