Question

Replace the words underlined by using the most appropriate expression from the box. Замените подчеркнутые слова выражениями из таблицы.

get you down
get your own back
get the sack
get it straight
get hold of
get the idea across
get up speed
get rid of
get away with murder
there’s no getting away from it
If you’re not careful, you're going to be dismissed.
Doesn't this gloomy winter weather depress you?
You're going to grow old one day. You can’t ignore it.
Willie treated you really badly. How are you going to take revenge?
These trains start very slowly but they soon accelerate.
Ann talks well but she doesn’t always communicate what she wants to say.
The pipes have burst. We must try to find a plumber.
Let's understand each other. I don't want to go out with you!
Philip is the teacher’s favourite. She lets him do whatever he wants.
I feel awful. I can't seem to shake off this cold.

Answer 1

If you’re not careful, you're going to get the sack.

Doesn't this gloomy winter weather get you down?

You're going to grow old one day. There’s no getting away from it.

Willie treated you really badly. How are you going to get your own back?

These trains start very slowly but they soon get up speed.

Ann talks well but she doesn’t always get the idea across.

The pipes have burst. We must try to get hold of a plumber.

Let's get it straight. I don't want to go out with you!

Philip is the teacher’s favourite. She lets him get away with murder.

I feel awful. I can't seem to get rid of this cold.