Phrasal verbs with ‘get’

Let's talk about a few phrasal verbs with 'get'.

• get around to (finally do something): I must get around to fixing that chair.

• get into (be accepted as a student): He got into Cambridge.

• get back to someone (contact someone later): Sorry, I can't talk now. I'll get back to you later.

• get on (manage a job or situation): How is James getting on? (= how is James doing?)

• get by (have just enough money): They don't have a lot but they get by.

Let's review! Which preposition or prepositions do we need?

1. I still haven't got ____________________ clearing out the garage.

2. The internet cut out during our call, but she's going to get ____________________ me later.

3. How are you getting ____________________ at your new job?

4. Her son got ____________________ Oxford, so she's really pleased.

5. She finally got ____________________ taking her books back to the library.

6. They couldn't get ____________________ without some help from the government.

7. Do you think she'll get ____________________ that school?

8. How is your granny getting ____________________? Is she well?

9. We get ____________________ on my salary.

10. Can I get ____________________ you? I don't know exactly at the moment.
Answers

1. I still haven't got around to clearing out the garage.

2. The internet cut out during our call, but she's going to get back to me later.

3. How are you getting on at your new job?

4. Her son got into Oxford, so she's really pleased.

5. She finally got around to taking her books back to the library.

6. They couldn't get by without some help from the government.

7. Do you think she'll get into that school?

8. How is your granny getting on? Is she well?

9. We get by on my salary.

10. Can I get back to you? I don't know exactly at the moment.