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get better

Idioms  
  1. Improve; recover one's health. For example, I just started studying Japanese, and I hope to get better soon, or The doctor said I could expect to get better within a couple of days. Also see get well.


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Indeed, studies have shown that vets get better care at the VA than through private providers.

From Salon Aug. 12, 2026

And he said the chain’s drive-throughs needed to get better at handling demand during the busiest hours — noting that by focusing too much on cost savings, the company had hurt its competitive standing.

From MarketWatch Aug. 8, 2026

“For people who are recovering from eating disorders, people who are trying to get better, these types of conversations around celebrities and their weight is very toxic,” Ravin said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

"I'm not really interested in what's happened previously, but from my point of view, we are going to get better as we go along."

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

"It'll get better," I tell her, pressing her hand.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon

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