Slang

Slang

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get something going (with someone)

Language; Slang

To start a romance with someone. * Heidi wants to get something going with Pete. * Mary and Sam got something going.

get stupid

Language; Slang

To become intoxicated; to make oneself alcohol or drug intoxicated. * Garth had the habit of going out and getting stupid every Friday night. * It’s been one totally screwed up week. I think I’ll ...

get the goods on someone

Language; Slang

To uncover incriminating evidence against someone. * The fuzz has the goods on Mr. Big. * The IRS tried to get the goods on Rocko, but Rocko knows all the angles.

get the show on the road

Language; Slang

To get (something) started. * Let’s get started! Get the show on the road! * Get the show on the road. We don’t have all day.

get there

Language; Slang

To get drunk. * Another hour of drinking and Pete knew he was going to get there. * Those guys have all got there. Now what?

get with someone

Language; Slang

To find out about someone; to get to know someone. * I’d really like to get with her, but she’s so distant. * I was just beginning to get with Heidi when she left.

Follow the rules; do what you are supposed to do. * Come on, Mark. Get with the program. Do what you are told. * Jane just can’t seem to get with the program. She has to do everything her way, right ...