English Slang Collection： get off the ground [释] to get something started; [例] Without your great help, the negotiation would never get off the ground.; get off the ground [释] to succeed initially; [例] Once I get my business off the ground, I'll think about buying a house. get old [释] to be annoying due to repetition; [例] I'm sick of him making plans with me and then not following through. It's getting old.; get going [释] to get something started; [例] Yo.. We don't have much time left, therefore, we'd better get going. get going [释] to get someone excited; [例] Mike's a bit low recently. This ticket for Linkin Park concert would get him going.; get act together [释]to get one's life in order; [例] You're going to be a father soon. You need to get your act together. |
