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    Written by Steve Ford on Aug 29th, 2012 | Filed under: Learn English Live

    This question is from Aline from Brazil. I was more than happy to answer her question. If you have a question, you can record it and send it to me here.

     

    Slang

    get a grip (on yourself): to make an effort to control your emotions and behave more calmly Come on, get a grip, we’ve got an important meeting in five minutes. I just think he ought to get a grip on himself – he’s behaving like a child.

    get a life: often used as an instruction to someone who complains: They’re always telling me I shouldn’t make fun of people, and I just tell them, “Grow up, you know, get a life.”
    General Use

    get over something: to start to feel happy or well again aftersomething bad has happened to you

    get into the habit of : develop the habit of, become used to a certain routine

     

     

     


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    7 Responses to “Learn English with Steve Ford – Learn English Live 8 – Get Phrasal Verbs”

    1. Veronica, on September 3rd, 2012 at 6:10 pm Said:

      Thanks for this amazing video! :) It helped me to understand a lot of things.

    2. Steve Ford, on September 3rd, 2012 at 7:47 pm Said:

      hey Veronica! It's always great to see you here!

    3. Veronica, on September 14th, 2012 at 7:50 pm Said:

      Oh thank you:) It's an honor for me to be part of this amazing place. I always learn new things here.

    4. samer, on October 8th, 2012 at 12:43 am Said:

      thank you very much Steve , your lessons are really useful.

    5. Steve Ford, on October 12th, 2012 at 1:51 pm Said:

      You are very welcome Samer!

    6. Jhonny, on November 12th, 2012 at 8:40 am Said:

      Thanks a lot Steve, your english course is awesome and useful!!!!!!

    7. Steve Ford, on November 12th, 2012 at 9:47 am Said:

      You're welcome Johnny! Keep on playing that keyboard of yours and best of luck with your English studies!

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