G
Idioms beginning with "G"
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[generous to a fault] {adj. phr.}
Excessively generous.
Generous to a fault, my Aunt Elizabeth gave away all her rare books to her old college.
[get]
See:
[GIVE AS GOOD AS ONE GETS],
[EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM] or
[EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM],
[GO-GETTER],
[TELL ONE WHERE TO GET OFF].
[get a black eye] {v. phr.}
1. To receive a dark ring around the eye after being hit by someone's fist or an object.
In the fistfight Tom got a black eye from Pete.
Sue got a black eye when she ran into a tree.
2. To have one's character […]
[get a break] {v. phr.}
To receive a stroke of luck.
Bill got a break when he won the lottery.
[get across] {v.}
1. To explain clearly, make (something) clear; to make clear the meaning of.
Mr. Brown is a good coach because he can get across the plays.
Syn.: [PUT ACROSS].
2. To become clear.
* /The teacher tried to explain the problem, […]
[get after] {v.}, {informal}
1. To try or try again to make someone do what he is supposed to do.
Ann's mother gets after her to hang up her clothes.
2. To scold or make an attack on.
* /Bob's mother got after him for tracking mud into the […]
[get ahead] {v.}
1. {informal}
To become successful.
Mr. Brown was a good lawyer and soon began to get ahead.
The person with a good education finds it easier to get ahead.
2. To be able to save money; get out of debt.
* /In a few more […]
[get a load of] {v. phr.}, {slang}
1. To take a good look at; see (something unusual or interesting.) — Often used to show surprise or admiration.
Get a load of that pretty girl!
Get a load of Dick's new car!
Compare: [LOOK OVER].
2. To […]