Volunteers work hard to get out the vote before the election.
get out the vote
idiomTo increase voter turnout, typically in a highly partisan way.
The local campaign organized a large event this weekend to get out the vote among younger people.
Political organizers spent the final weeks of the campaign knocking on doors and making calls to get out the vote in key districts.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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cast one's vote
To vote for something.
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clothespin vote
A vote that is cast for a given candidate despite personal reservations or a distaste for that individual.
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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.
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get a clue
To become aware of the obvious reality of a situation, often used as a command to indicate frustration