English Slang Collection： get nowhere fast [释] to make no progress, despite effort; [例] We felt really frustrated because we got nowhere fast after 2 years continuous research on this subject.; get off [释] to enjoy; [例] Mike really gets off on play online games at weekends. get off easy [释] to get the minimum punishment; [例] You won't get off easy for allowing dangerous behavior around a working factory oven.; get off me [释] don't bother/challenge/push me; [例] See, you're totally wrong on this math question. Get off me. get off one's chest [释] to reveal information previously hidden; [例] I have something which I have kept as secret for years to get off my chest ; get off on the wrong foot [释] to be wrong from the beginning; [例] I hate to get off on the wrong foot. |
