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get on with

A2 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words

To like someone and be friendly with them, or to keep doing something you need to finish.

Meanings

1 A2 idiomatic neutral

To have a friendly or harmonious relationship with someone.

"I get on really well with my flatmates — we almost never argue."

Grammar: inseparable
2 A2 neutral

To continue doing something, especially after a pause or interruption.

"Stop chatting and get on with your work — the deadline is tomorrow."

Grammar: inseparable
3 B1 idiomatic neutral

To manage or cope with one's daily life, often despite difficulties.

"After the divorce she just got on with her life and focused on her career."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

One of the most useful and frequent phrasal verbs in British English. 'Just get on with it' is a very common phrase meaning 'stop complaining and do the work.' The relationship sense is virtually always positive or neutral.

Commonly used with

work task job colleagues life it homework project

Forms

Base
get on with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
gets on with
he/she/it
Past simple
got on with
yesterday
Past participle
got/gotten on with
have + pp
-ing form
getting on with
continuous

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Synonyms

continue with proceed with press on with get along with be friendly with crack on with

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