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get well

idiom
Meaning

To recover from an illness or injury.


Examples
SIMPLE

I hope you get well soon.

CONTEXTUAL

She stayed home from work to rest and get well after catching a bad flu.

COMPLEX

The doctor advised him to prioritize his recovery and follow the treatment plan carefully to ensure he would get well before returning to his strenuous duties.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all very well

    All right to a certain extent, but problematic beyond that, or for other people.

  2. 02

    as well

    In addition; also.

  3. 03

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  4. 04

    could not get elected dogcatcher

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

  5. 05

    do well by doing good

    To achieve social acceptance or financial success as a result of behaving in a benevolent or charitable manner.

  6. 06

    do well for oneself

    To thrive or succeed.

  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

    fare thee well

    The greatest extent; completion; a state of refinement or perfection.

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