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get together

idiom
Meaning

To start dating; to start being a couple.


Examples
SIMPLE

They decided to get together last summer.

CONTEXTUAL

After being best friends for years, they finally realized they liked each other and decided to get together.

COMPLEX

Although their families initially disapproved of the match, the two eventually got together, proving that their long-standing connection was far stronger than any external pressure.

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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    band together

    to unite, to come together

  2. 02

    bang some heads together

    Attempt to get results from a previously ineffectual or argumentative group, typically by coercion or force.

  3. 03

    birds of a feather flock together

    People of similar character, background or taste tend to congregate or associate with one another; it is easier to establish friendships with people that one has a lot in common with.

  4. 04

    bring together

    To cause people to do something together; to bring about togetherness.

  5. 05

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  6. 06

    could not get elected dogcatcher

    Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.

  7. 07

    don't get someone started

    Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.

  8. 08

    five will get you ten

    I strongly believe.

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