2026-08-17 'Get' 하나로 끝내는 영어 표현 총정리

Session Overview

이번 세션에서는 일상 영어에서 가장 빈번하게 쓰이는 동사 ‘get’을 활용한 구동사와 청크 약 100개를 집중적으로 학습했습니다. 쇼핑·환불·견적 같은 실용 표현부터 감정·건강·이동·인간관계·직장 관련 표현, 그리고 ‘get carried away’, ‘get the hang of it’ 같은 숙어적 구어 표현까지 폭넓게 다뤘습니다. 이 표현들을 익혀 두면 원어민이 일상에서 자연스럽게 구사하는 말하기 패턴에 훨씬 가깝게 다가갈 수 있습니다.

📦 Phrasal Verbs & Chunks

Can I get a coffee? — 커피 한 잔 주시겠어요? (주문할 때 가장 흔히 쓰는 표현)

• Can I get a coffee and a blueberry muffin, please?
  • 커피 한 잔이랑 블루베리 머핀 하나 주시겠어요?

A: Welcome! What can I get for you today?

B: Can I get a coffee, please? Medium size.

Can I get the check, please? — 계산서 좀 주시겠어요?

• We’re done eating — can I get the check, please?
  • 다 먹었으니 계산서 좀 주시겠어요?

A: Can I get the check, please? We’re in a hurry.

B: Of course! I’ll bring it right away.

get a deal — 좋은 거래를 성사시키다, 싸게 사다

• I got a great deal on my new laptop at the sale.
  • 세일 때 새 노트북을 아주 싸게 샀어요.

A: How much did you pay for those shoes?

B: Only thirty dollars — I got a great deal!

get a refund — 환불받다

• The jacket didn’t fit, so I got a refund.
  • 재킷이 맞지 않아서 환불을 받았어요.

A: Did you end up keeping that blender?

B: No, it was broken, so I got a refund.

get a receipt — 영수증을 받다

• Always get a receipt when you buy something expensive.
  • 비싼 물건을 살 때는 항상 영수증을 받으세요.

A: Should I just pay and leave?

B: Make sure you get a receipt in case there’s a problem.

get a bargain — 싼 물건을 건지다

• She got a bargain at the flea market — only five dollars!
  • 그녀는 벼룩시장에서 5달러짜리 싼 물건을 건졌어요.

A: That coat looks expensive — was it pricey?

B: Not at all! I got a bargain during the clearance sale.

get a quote — 견적을 받다

• I need to get a quote from the plumber before deciding.
  • 결정하기 전에 배관공에게 견적을 받아야 해요.

A: Are you going with that contractor?

B: Not yet — I want to get a quote from a few others first.

get an estimate — 견적을 내다

• We got an estimate for the bathroom renovation last week.
  • 지난주에 욕실 리모델링 견적을 받았어요.

A: How much will it cost to fix the roof?

B: I don’t know yet — we need to get an estimate.

get a sample — 샘플을 받다

• You can get a sample of the perfume before buying the full bottle.
  • 정품을 사기 전에 향수 샘플을 받아볼 수 있어요.

A: I’m not sure which flavor to choose.

B: Why don’t you get a sample of each and try them?

get online — 인터넷에 접속하다

• I couldn’t get online because the Wi-Fi was down.
  • 와이파이가 끊겨서 인터넷에 접속할 수 없었어요.

A: Did you see the announcement on the website?

B: No, I couldn’t get online at the airport.

get a tan — 햇빛에 타다, 구릿빛 피부를 만들다

• She got a tan after spending a week on the beach.
  • 해변에서 일주일을 보낸 후 그녀는 구릿빛 피부가 됐어요.

A: Wow, you look so healthy! Did you go somewhere?

B: Yeah, I went to Jeju and got a tan.

get a sunburn — 햇빛에 화상 입다

• Don’t forget sunscreen or you’ll get a sunburn.
  • 선크림 바르는 거 잊지 마세요, 안 그러면 햇빛에 화상 입어요.

A: Your skin looks really red — are you okay?

B: I got a sunburn at the beach today.

get a haircut — 머리를 자르다

• I’m getting a haircut this afternoon at my usual salon.
  • 오늘 오후에 단골 미용실에서 머리를 자를 거예요.

A: You look different today — what changed?

B: I got a haircut! Do you like it?

get a manicure — 매니큐어를 받다, 손톱 손질을 하다

• She got a manicure before the wedding to look her best.
  • 그녀는 결혼식 전에 손톱 손질을 받아 최상의 모습을 연출했어요.

A: Your nails look amazing! Did you do them yourself?

B: No, I got a manicure at the nail salon downtown.

get a massage — 마사지를 받다

• After a long week at work, I got a massage to relax.
  • 힘든 한 주를 보낸 후 긴장을 풀려고 마사지를 받았어요.

A: You seem so relaxed — what did you do today?

B: I got a massage. My shoulders feel so much better now.

get in shape — 몸매를 가꾸다, 건강을 유지하다

• He started jogging every morning to get in shape.
  • 그는 몸매를 가꾸려고 매일 아침 조깅을 시작했어요.

A: Why are you going to the gym so often lately?

B: I want to get in shape before summer.

get out of shape — 체력이 떨어지다, 몸매가 망가지다

• I got out of shape after skipping the gym for two months.
  • 두 달 동안 헬스장을 빠졌더니 몸이 망가졌어.

A: You seem out of breath just from climbing the stairs.

B: I know — I’ve really gotten out of shape lately.

get a checkup — 건강 검진을 받다

• You should get a checkup at least once a year.
  • 적어도 1년에 한 번은 건강 검진을 받아야 해.

A: When did you last visit the doctor?

B: I got a checkup last month — everything looked fine.

get a shot — 주사를 맞다

• I had to get a shot before traveling abroad.
  • 해외여행 전에 주사를 맞아야 했어.

A: Are you afraid of needles?

B: A little, but I have to get a shot today anyway.

get pregnant — 임신하다

• She got pregnant after trying for two years.
  • 그녀는 2년간 노력한 끝에 임신했어.

A: I heard Sarah has some exciting news!

B: Yes, she got pregnant — she’s due in the spring.

get excited — 신이 나다, 흥분하다

• The kids got excited when they heard about the trip.
  • 아이들은 여행 소식을 듣고 신이 났어.

A: We’re going to Disneyland next weekend!

B: Really? I’m already getting so excited!

get nervous — 긴장하다

• I always get nervous before a big presentation.
  • 나는 큰 발표 전에 항상 긴장해.

A: How do you feel about your interview tomorrow?

B: Honestly, I’m starting to get nervous about it.

get stressed — 스트레스를 받다

• She gets stressed easily when deadlines pile up.
  • 마감이 쌓이면 그녀는 쉽게 스트레스를 받아.

A: You look tense — what’s going on?

B: I always get stressed when there’s too much work.

get bored — 지루해지다

• He gets bored quickly if a movie is too slow.
  • 영화가 너무 느리면 그는 금방 지루해져.

A: Why did you leave the lecture early?

B: I got bored — it wasn’t interesting at all.

get depressed — 우울해지다

• Many people get depressed during the long winter months.
  • 많은 사람들이 긴 겨울 동안 우울해져.

A: You’ve been so quiet lately. Are you okay?

B: I tend to get depressed when I’m under too much pressure.

get annoyed — 짜증이 나다

• I get annoyed when people talk loudly on the phone.
  • 사람들이 전화 통화를 크게 하면 짜증이 나.

A: Why did you move to a different table?

B: I got annoyed by the noisy group next to me.

get embarrassed — 당황스럽다, 부끄러워지다

• She got embarrassed when she called the teacher ‘Mom’.
  • 그녀는 선생님을 ‘엄마’라고 불러서 당황스러웠어.

A: Why is your face so red right now?

B: I got embarrassed when I tripped in front of everyone.

get scared — 무서워지다

• The children got scared during the thunderstorm last night.
  • 아이들은 어젯밤 천둥번개가 치는 동안 무서워졌어.

A: Did you watch that horror film alone?

B: Yes, and I got scared halfway through!

get confused — 혼란스러워지다

• I get confused when the instructions are too complicated.
  • 설명이 너무 복잡하면 나는 혼란스러워져.

A: Can you explain step three again?

B: Sure — I got confused there the first time too.

get curious — 궁금해지다

• She got curious about the strange noise coming from the attic.
  • 그녀는 다락방에서 나는 이상한 소리가 궁금해졌어.

A: What made you start learning about astronomy?

B: I got curious after watching a documentary about space.

get attention — 관심을 끌다

• The colorful poster helped them get attention at the fair.
  • 화려한 포스터 덕분에 박람회에서 관심을 끌 수 있었어.

A: How did your small brand grow so quickly?

B: We got attention by posting short, funny videos online.

get permission — 허락을 받다

• You need to get permission before using those photos.
  • 그 사진들을 사용하기 전에 허락을 받아야 해.

A: Can I publish your article on our website?

B: Please get permission from the author first.

get a chance — 기회를 얻다

• I finally got a chance to travel to Europe this summer.
  • 이번 여름에 드디어 유럽 여행을 할 기회를 얻었어.

A: Have you ever tried rock climbing?

B: Not yet, but I hope to get a chance this year.

get priority — 우선권을 얻다

• Premium members get priority access to all new features.
  • 프리미엄 회원들은 모든 새 기능에 우선 접근 권한을 얻어.

A: Why did those passengers board the plane first?

B: Business class travelers get priority at the gate.

get the hang of it — (요령을) 터득하다, 감을 잡다

• It took me a week to get the hang of it.
  • 그것에 익숙해지는 데 일주일이 걸렸어요.

A: Is the new software confusing you?

B: A little, but I’m starting to get the hang of it.

get access to — ~에 접근 권한을 얻다

• She finally got access to the company’s internal database.
  • 그녀는 마침내 회사 내부 데이터베이스에 접근 권한을 얻었어요.

A: Can I see the project files?

B: I’ll help you get access to the shared folder today.

get an advantage — 유리한 고지를 점하다

• Preparing early helps you get an advantage over competitors.
  • 미리 준비하면 경쟁자들보다 유리한 고지를 점할 수 있어요.

A: How do you always stay ahead in sales?

B: I research clients first to get an advantage.

get revenge — 복수하다

• He wanted to get revenge on the people who betrayed him.
  • 그는 자신을 배신한 사람들에게 복수하고 싶었어요.

A: Are you still angry at your old boss?

B: I don’t want to get revenge — I’ll just move on.

get a patent — 특허를 받다

• The startup worked for years to get a patent for their device.
  • 그 스타트업은 자신들의 기기에 대한 특허를 받으려고 수년간 노력했어요.

A: Did your invention ever get approved?

B: Yes! We finally got a patent for it last month.

get the green light — 승인을 받다, 허가떨어지다

• We got the green light to launch the new marketing campaign.
  • 우리는 새 마케팅 캠페인을 시작하라는 승인을 받았어요.

A: Can we start the project this week?

B: We just got the green light from the director!

get home — 집에 도착하다

• I usually get home around seven in the evening.
  • 저는 보통 저녁 7시쯤 집에 도착해요.

A: What time did you get home last night?

B: Really late — I didn’t get home until midnight.

get to work — 회사에 도착하다

• She takes the subway every morning to get to work.
  • 그녀는 매일 아침 지하철을 타고 회사에 도착해요.

A: How long does it take you to get to work?

B: About 40 minutes by bus — it’s not bad.

get away — 휴가를 가다, 떠나다

• We really need to get away for the weekend.
  • 우리 이번 주말에 정말 어디론가 떠날 필요가 있어요.

A: You look exhausted lately.

B: I know — I just need to get away for a few days.

get back — 돌아오다

• When did you get back from your business trip?
  • 출장에서 언제 돌아왔어요?

A: Is Jenny in the office today?

B: Yes, she got back from vacation this morning.

get in — (차에) 타다

• Get in the car — we’re already running late!
  • 차에 타, 우리 이미 늦었어!

A: Should I take a taxi or the bus?

B: Just get in my car; I’ll drop you off.

get out — (방이나 차에서) 나가다

• Let’s get out of the car and stretch our legs.
  • 차에서 내려서 다리 좀 펴요.

A: This party is so boring.

B: Agreed — let’s get out of here right now.

get on — (버스나 지하철에) 타다

• Hurry up and get on the bus before the doors close!
  • 문이 닫히기 전에 얼른 버스에 타!

A: Which stop do we get on at?

B: Get on at City Hall — it’s only two stops away.

get off — (버스나 지하철에서) 내리다

• We need to get off at the next station.
  • 우리 다음 역에서 내려야 해요.

A: Where do we get off for the museum?

B: Get off at Gyeongbokgung Station — it’s right there.

get across — (길을) 건너다, (뜻을) 전달하다

• It was hard to get my point across during the meeting.
  • 회의 중에 내 요점을 전달하기가 힘들었어요.

A: Did the team understand your proposal?

B: Not fully — I struggled to get my idea across.

get through — (문이나 난관을) 통과하다, 빠져나가다

• She managed to get through the final exam despite the stress.
  • 그녀는 스트레스에도 불구하고 기말시험을 통과해냈어요.

A: How was your interview?

B: Really tough, but I somehow got through it.

get married — 결혼하다

• They plan to get married in a small ceremony next spring.
  • 그들은 내년 봄 소규모 결혼식을 올릴 계획이에요.

A: Have you heard the news about Tom and Lisa?

B: Yes! They’re getting married in June — so exciting!

get engaged — 약혼하다

• He got engaged to his girlfriend on a trip to Paris.
  • 그는 파리 여행 중에 여자친구와 약혼했어요.

A: Why is Sarah wearing a ring on that finger?

B: She just got engaged — her boyfriend proposed last night!

get divorced — 이혼하다

• My aunt got divorced after twenty years of marriage.
  • 내 이모는 20년 결혼 생활 끝에 이혼했다.

A: Did you hear? Jake and Lisa got divorced last month.

B: Really? They always seemed so happy together.

get along with — ~와 사이좋게 지내다

• I get along with my coworkers really well.
  • 나는 동료들과 정말 사이좋게 지낸다.

A: How do you get along with your new roommate?

B: Great! We have a lot in common.

get acquainted with — ~와 알게 되다, 안면을 트다

• Let’s take some time to get acquainted with each other.
  • 서로 알게 될 시간을 가져 보자.

A: Have you gotten acquainted with the new team members yet?

B: Not yet, but I plan to introduce myself today.

get even with — ~에게 앙갚음하다

• He wanted to get even with his rival for spreading rumors.
  • 그는 소문을 퍼뜨린 경쟁자에게 앙갚음하고 싶었다.

A: Are you still angry at Tom?

B: I just want to get even with him for what he did.

get close to — ~와 친해지다

• She got close to her neighbor after they started jogging together.
  • 그녀는 함께 조깅을 시작한 후 이웃과 친해졌다.

A: Have you gotten close to anyone at your new school?

B: Yes, I’m getting close to a girl named Mia.

get back together — (헤어졌다가) 다시 사귀다[결합하다]

• After three months apart, they decided to get back together.
  • 세 달간 헤어진 후, 그들은 다시 사귀기로 결심했다.

A: I heard you and Ryan got back together!

B: We did — we realized we missed each other too much.

get fired — 해고당하다

• He got fired for being late to work too many times.
  • 그는 지각을 너무 자주 해서 해고당했다.

A: Why did Mark suddenly leave the company?

B: He got fired after missing several important deadlines.

get hired — 채용되다, 고용되다

• She got hired as a manager right after her interview.
  • 그녀는 면접 직후 매니저로 채용되었다.

A: Did you hear back from the company yet?

B: Yes! I got hired — I start on Monday.

get things done — 일을 처리하다[완료하다]

• She always finds a way to get things done under pressure.
  • 그녀는 압박 속에서도 항상 일을 처리하는 방법을 찾는다.

A: How do you manage such a busy schedule?

B: I make a list and just get things done one by one.

get ready — 준비하다

• You need to get ready quickly — the bus leaves in ten minutes.
  • 빨리 준비해야 해 — 버스가 10분 후에 출발해.

A: Are you almost ready to go?

B: Give me five more minutes to get ready.

get started — 시작하다

• Let’s get started on the project before it gets too late.
  • 너무 늦기 전에 프로젝트를 시작하자.

A: Should we wait for everyone before we get started?

B: No, let’s get started — the others can join us later.

get to the point — 본론으로 들어가다

• Please get to the point — we only have a few minutes left.
  • 본론으로 들어가 주세요 — 시간이 몇 분밖에 안 남았어요.

A: You’ve been talking for a while and I’m confused.

B: Sorry — let me get to the point. We need more budget.

get over it — 잊어버려라, 극복하다

• I know it hurts, but you need to get over it and move on.
  • 힘들다는 거 알지만, 극복하고 앞으로 나아가야 해.

A: I’m still so upset that I failed the exam.

B: Get over it and just study harder for the next one.

get rid of — 없애다, 버리다

• We need to get rid of all these old boxes in the garage.
  • 차고에 있는 오래된 상자들을 모두 없애야 해.

A: This room is such a mess!

B: Let’s get rid of everything we haven’t used in a year.

get around a problem — 문제를 우회하여 해결하다

• We found a clever way to get around the budget problem.
  • 우리는 예산 문제를 우회하여 해결하는 영리한 방법을 찾았다.

A: The main road is blocked — what do we do?

B: Don’t worry, I know how to get around that problem.

get out of hand — 통제 불능이 되다

• The party got out of hand when too many uninvited guests arrived.
  • 초대받지 않은 손님이 너무 많이 오자 파티는 통제 불능이 되었다.

A: How did that small argument turn into such a big fight?

B: It just got out of hand before anyone could stop it.

get into trouble — 곤경에 빠지다

• He got into trouble for cheating on the exam.
  • 그는 시험에서 부정행위를 해서 곤경에 빠졌다.

A: Why does your brother look so worried today?

B: He got into trouble at school and has to see the principal.

get out of trouble — 곤경에서 벗어나다

• She called a lawyer to help her get out of trouble.
  • 그녀는 곤경에서 벗어나기 위해 변호사에게 전화했다.

A: How did you manage to get out of trouble so quickly?

B: I explained everything honestly and they understood.

get up — 일어나다

• I get up at 6 a.m. every morning to exercise.
  • 나는 매일 아침 6시에 일어나 운동을 해.

A: What time do you usually get up on weekdays?

B: Around seven — I need at least two cups of coffee.

get down — 내려오다, 우울하게 하다

• Don’t let one bad grade get you down.
  • 나쁜 성적 하나로 우울해하지 마.

A: Rainy weather really gets me down.

B: Try some upbeat music — it always helps me.

get by — 그럭저럭 살아가다

• She gets by on a small salary and careful budgeting.
  • 그녀는 적은 월급으로 알뜰하게 그럭저럭 살아간다.

A: How are you managing with fewer work hours?

B: It’s tough, but we’re getting by.

get ahead — 출세하다, 성공하다

• He worked extra hours to get ahead in his career.
  • 그는 출세하기 위해 야근을 마다하지 않았다.

A: Any tips for getting ahead in this company?

B: Show initiative and volunteer for new projects.

get back at — 복수하다

• She wanted to get back at him for spreading rumors.
  • 그녀는 소문을 퍼뜨린 그에게 복수하고 싶었다.

A: Are you planning to get back at Jake for what he did?

B: No, I’d rather just move on and forget it.

get behind — 뒤처지다

• I got behind on my assignments during finals week.
  • 기말고사 기간에 과제가 뒤처져 버렸어.

A: You look really stressed — what’s going on?

B: I got behind at work and now I’m swamped.

get across to — ~에게 이해시키다

• The teacher struggled to get the concept across to her students.
  • 선생님은 학생들에게 그 개념을 이해시키려 애썼다.

A: I just can’t get this idea across to my boss.

B: Try a simple chart — visuals always help.

get round to — (마침내) ~하게 되다

• I finally got round to fixing the leaky faucet last weekend.
  • 지난 주말에 드디어 새는 수도꼭지를 고쳤어.

A: Have you called the landlord yet?

B: Not yet, but I’ll get round to it tonight, I promise.

get something off one’s chest — (고민 등을) 털어놓다

• He felt much better after getting his worries off his chest.
  • 그는 고민을 털어놓고 나서 훨씬 마음이 편해졌다.

A: You look like something’s really bothering you.

B: Can I get this off my chest? I’m completely overwhelmed.

get under one’s skin — 신경을 긁다, 짜증 나게 하다

• His constant complaining really gets under my skin.
  • 그의 끊임없는 불평이 정말 신경을 긁어.

A: Does your coworker bother you that much?

B: He just gets under my skin with every little comment.

get a life — 제대로 좀 살아라, 간섭 좀 마라

• Stop obsessing over my choices and get a life!
  • 내 선택에 집착 좀 그만하고 네 인생이나 살아!

A: You’re judging everyone’s posts again?

B: Get a life — go outside and do something real.

get real — 현실을 직시해라, 꿈 깨라

• Get real — you can’t finish that project in one day.
  • 꿈 깨 — 그 프로젝트를 하루 만에 끝낼 순 없어.

A: I think I can learn fluent Spanish in a month.

B: Get real — it takes years of consistent practice.

get a move on — 서두르다

• We need to get a move on or we’ll miss the train.
  • 서두르지 않으면 기차를 놓칠 거야.

A: The movie starts in ten minutes!

B: Then get a move on — grab your coat and let’s go.

get a grip — 정신 차리다, 진정하다

• Take a deep breath and get a grip before your interview.
  • 면접 전에 깊게 숨 쉬고 정신 차려.

A: I’m completely panicking about the presentation.

B: Get a grip — you’ve practiced this a hundred times.

get a clue — 눈치 좀 채라, 정신 좀 차려라

• He still doesn’t get a clue about why she’s upset.
  • 그는 아직도 그녀가 왜 화났는지 눈치를 못 채.

A: Why does he keep making the same mistake?

B: I know — he really needs to get a clue.

get the picture — 상황을 파악하다

• After reading the report, I finally got the picture.
  • 보고서를 읽고 나서야 드디어 상황을 파악했어.

A: So sales dropped because of the new pricing strategy?

B: Exactly — now you’re getting the picture.

get the message — 눈치를 채다, 경고를 알아듣다

• She ignored his calls until he finally got the message.
  • 그가 드디어 눈치를 챌 때까지 그녀는 전화를 무시했다.

A: Did he stop texting after you said you were busy?

B: Yes, he finally got the message and backed off.

get off my back — 그만 좀 잔소리해라

• I’ll clean my room later — just get off my back!
  • 나중에 방 청소할 거니까 — 그만 좀 잔소리해!

A: You really need to study harder for the exam.

B: I know, I know — get off my back, please.

get carried away — 흥분하다, 도를 넘다

• She got carried away decorating and bought way too much.
  • 그녀는 장식하다가 흥분해서 너무 많이 사버렸어.

A: Why did you buy five pairs of shoes?

B: I got carried away during the sale — totally regret it.

get cracking — 빨리 시작하다

• We need to get cracking if we want to finish on time.
  • 제시간에 끝내려면 빨리 시작해야 해.

A: The deadline is in two hours!

B: Then let’s get cracking right now!

get one’s way — 원하는 대로 하다

• She always gets her way during team meetings.
  • 그녀는 팀 회의에서 항상 원하는 대로 한다.

A: Did he agree to your plan in the end?

B: Yes, I finally got my way.

get a word in edgewise — 간신히 말할 틈을 얻다

• He talked so fast I couldn’t get a word in edgewise.
  • 그가 너무 빨리 말해서 나는 간신히 말할 틈도 없었다.

A: How was the meeting with Jake?

B: Exhausting — I couldn’t get a word in edgewise.

get a load of this — 이것 좀 봐라

• Get a load of this — they offered me a promotion!
  • 이것 좀 봐라 — 그들이 나한테 승진을 제안했어!

A: Get a load of this new phone feature!

B: Wow, that’s seriously impressive!

get a breath of fresh air — 바람을 쐬다, 기분 전환하다

• Let’s step outside and get a breath of fresh air.
  • 밖에 나가서 바람 좀 쐬자.

A: You look really stressed. Want a break?

B: Yes, let’s go get a breath of fresh air.

get on someone’s nerves — ~의 신경을 건드리다

• His constant humming is really getting on my nerves.
  • 그의 끊임없는 흥얼거림이 정말 내 신경을 건드리고 있어.

A: Why do you look so annoyed today?

B: My coworker’s loud music is getting on my nerves.

get down to business — 본격적으로 일에 착수하다

• Enough small talk — let’s get down to business.
  • 잡담은 그만하고 본격적으로 일을 시작하자.

A: Should we chat a bit more first?

B: No, let’s get down to business right away.

get into character — (배우 등이) 배역에 몰입하다

• She spent weeks getting into character for the villain role.
  • 그녀는 악당 역할에 몰입하기 위해 몇 주를 보냈다.

A: Are you ready for tomorrow’s audition?

B: Almost — I’m still trying to get into character.

get a room — (닭살 돋는 커플에게) 나가서 방 잡아라

• They kept kissing at the party until someone shouted, ‘Get a room!’
  • 그들이 파티에서 계속 키스를 하자 누군가 ‘나가서 방 잡아라!‘라고 소리쳤다.

A: Look at those two — they’re kissing again!

B: Seriously, just get a room already!

get physical — 몸싸움을 벌이다

• The argument got so heated they almost got physical.
  • 말다툼이 너무 격해져서 그들은 거의 몸싸움을 벌일 뻔했다.

A: Did the argument stay verbal at least?

B: No, it got physical pretty quickly.

get the better of — ~를 이기다, (감정이) 압도하다

• Don’t let your anger get the better of you right now.
  • 지금 분노가 당신을 압도하게 두지 마.

A: I almost quit halfway through the race.

B: Don’t let exhaustion get the better of you!

✅ Check Yourself

Q1. She paid cash at the market but forgot to ____. Now she has no proof of purchase.

• get a receipt
• get a quote
• get online
• get a bargain

Q2. The item broke on the first day, so she went straight back to the store to ____.

• get a refund
• get a sample
• get a deal
• get an estimate

Q3. We submitted the proposal last week, and we just heard back — we ____! Construction on the new office can finally begin.

• got the green light
• got a patent
• got priority
• got an advantage

Q4. It took a few tries, but once she practiced enough she really started to ____ — everything clicked into place.

• get the hang of it
• get the picture
• get curious
• get ahead

Q5. She only meant to buy one pair of shoes, but she ____ and ended up spending her entire paycheck.

• got carried away
• got out of hand
• got into trouble
• got behind

Q6. Breaking up was painful, but she knew she had to ____ and focus on her own happiness.

• get over it
• get back together
• get depressed
• get a life

Q7. It’s impossible to ____ when he’s talking — he never stops long enough for anyone else to speak.

• get a word in edgewise
• get the message
• get attention
• get to the point

Q8. After fourteen hours on the plane, the first thing she wanted to do at the hotel was ____.

• get a massage
• get a manicure
• get a haircut
• get a checkup