What are the definitions of “get over with”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Do something unpleasant that has to be done rather than delaying it any more.
I GOT the test OVER WITH rather than have to worry about it any longer.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “get over with”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb get over with is to finish or complete something unpleasant that needs to be done, so you don't have to worry about it anymore. For example, it can mean finishing a difficult task, completing a test, or dealing with a challenging situation.
What are the different verb forms of “get over with”?
| Root Verb | get over with |
| Third Person Singular Present | gets over with |
| Present Participle | getting over with |
| Simple Past | got over with |
| Past Participle | gotten over with |
Example
I need to get this task over with before the weekend.
Example
She always gets her homework over with right after school.
Example
He is getting the project over with before the deadline.
Example
Yesterday, they got the meeting over with early in the morning.
Example
The difficult conversation has finally been gotten over with.
What kind of phrasal verb is “get over with”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Transitive verb
“get over with” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.
Example
I got the test over with rather than worry about it any longer.
Example
She got her presentation over with first thing in the morning.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“get over with” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
I got the test over with rather than worry about it any longer.
Example
She got her presentation over with first thing in the morning.
Good things to know
Does “get over with” have an informal or formal tone?
Get over with is a neutral phrasal verb. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts. However, it is more commonly used in informal speech and everyday conversations. For example, 'I need to get this task over with before the weekend.'
