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Oct 26 (edited) • Miscellaneous Posting
"Phrasal verb" fun 🎉 "get on / get off"
Get on the English train 🚆 — but don’t forget to get off at the right stop! 😉
The meaning of these phrasal verbs depends on context.
Let’s break them down one by one. 💡
🚍 Transport
🤝Relationships
⏩ Progress & Routine
⚖️ Escape & Outcome
🕒 Time, Age & Rest
💡 Swipe to see examples you can use every day!
🚍 1. Transport
get on → to board a vehicle... Example: She got on the bus at the station.
get off → to leave a vehicle.....Example:We got off the train in London.
🤝 2. Relationships
get on (with someone) → to have a good relationship... Example: I get on well with my coworkers.
get off (something / someone) → to stop touching or bothering... Example: Get off my back!
⏩ 3. Progress & Routine
get on (with something) → to continue doing something... Example: Let’s get on with the meeting.
get off (work / duty) → to finish work or duty... Example: He gets off work at 5 p.m.
⚖️ 4. Success & Outcome
get on (well / badly) → to succeed or progress in a situation... Example: She’s getting on really well in her new job.
get off (with something) → to avoid punishment... Example: He got off with only a fine.
🕒 5. Time, Age & Rest
get on (in years) → to get older.... Example: My cat is getting on; she’s almost 17.
get off (to sleep / on holiday) → to fall asleep or leave for a trip... Example: After a long day, I finally got off to sleep quickly and felt fully rested in the morning.
Which one do you use the most?
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"Phrasal verb" fun 🎉 "get on / get off"
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