get back
Britishverb
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(tr) to recover or retrieve
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to return, esp to a former position or activity
let's get back to the original question
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to retaliate (against); wreak vengeance (on)
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informal to obtain one's revenge
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Also get back to . Return to a person, place, or condition. For example, What time will you get back? or I hope he'll get back to the subject of this report . [c. 1600]
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Recover something, as in When will I get this book back? [c. 1800]
Example Sentences
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One time he called me about my car, but I was too far away to get back to move it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
According to her, the way out is to get back to nature.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Following an opening two-over-par 73, Korda needed to hit the ground running in her second round to get back into contention.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
“I really hope consumers can get back to trusting the fruits and vegetables they buy in stores, because they generally are safe.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Rachel had used him to get back at me.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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