get a lucky break
get a nice break
Испытать удачу, везение.
I need to get a lucky break. I’m tired of constant troubles with money.
Мне нужен счастливый случай. Я устал от постоянных проблем с деньгами.
get a move on
get a wiggle on
To hurry up; get going. Often used as a command.
Быстрее, скорее, поторопись.
Get a move on, or you will be late.
Get a move on or you’ll miss the bus!
Поторапливайся, а то опоздаешь на автобус!
get a raise
To receive an increment in salary.
Because of his good work, Ted got a raise after May 1.
get a rise out of
To have some fun with (a person) by making (him) angry; tease.
Получать удовольствие выводя кого-нибудь из себя; дразнить.
The boys get a rise out of Joe by teasing him about his girl friend.
Мальчики вывели Джо из себя, дразня его насчет его девушки.
You can kid me all day about my mistake, but you won’t get a rise out of me.
I got a rise out of Marvin when I teased him about his weight. Marvin weighs over two-hundred pounds.
To be sexually aroused (said of males)
Jim always gets a rise out of watching adult movies.
get a word in
get a word in edgewise
get a word in edgeways
To find a chance to say something when others are talking.
Вставить слово, ввернуть словечко.
The little boy listened to the older students and finally got in a word.
Mary talked so much that Jack couldn't get a word in edgewise.
Mary talks so fast that nobody can get a word in edgeways.
Мэри разговаривает так быстро, что никому не удается вставить слово.
get across
To explain clearly, make (something) clear; to make clear the meaning of.
Mr. Brown is a good coach because he can get across the plays.
To become clear.
The teacher tried to explain the problem, but the explanation did not get across to the class.
get after
To try or try again to make someone do what he is supposed to do.
Ann's mother gets after her to hang up her clothes.
To scold or make an attack on.
Bob's mother got after him for tracking mud into the house.
The police are getting after the crooks in the city.
get ahead
To become successful.
Mr. Brown was a good lawyer and soon began to get ahead.
The person with a good education finds it easier to get ahead.
To be able to save money; get out of debt.
In a few more years he will be able to get ahead.
After Father pays all the doctor bills, maybe we can get a little money ahead and buy a car.