get to
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Arrive at, reach, as in When we get to the store we'll talk to the manager .
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Begin doing something or start to deal with something. For example, We got to reminiscing about college days , or Let's get to this business right now . [Mid-1800s]
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Bribe someone, as in We're sure the dealer got to one of the narcotics agents . [ Slang ; 1920s]
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Influence or affect, especially adversely, as in This loud music really gets to me , or Mother's crying always gets to him . [ Colloquial ; 1960s] Also see get under someone's skin .
Example Sentences
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She didn’t take the time to get to know us, and as a result we once again got a low-grade sideshow.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026
But Mitchell spat on three straight balls to get to a full count.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
This way, your friends can still buy you a drink if that’s what they’re used to doing on birthdays, and you get to keep your hospitality tradition, but in a more affordable way.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
“It’s very stressful when you get to this age,” said the retired daycare provider.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Arlo and I used to fight over who would get to lick the spoon and mixing bowl.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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