A short story using phrasal verbs with the word 'get'. GET phrasal verbs – meanings & examples 1. get up – wake up and leave bed Example: I get up at 6:30 during the week. 2. get on with – continue doing something Example: Let’s get on with the meeting. 3. get ready – prepare yourself Example: She’s getting ready for the interview. 4. get on – enter a bus, train, etc. Example: We got on the train just before it left. 5. get stuck – be unable to move or progress Example: I got stuck in traffic for an hour. 6. get out of – avoid doing something Example: He tried to get out of paying the fine. 7. get back to – return to something Example: I need to get back to work. 8. get together – meet socially or for a purpose Example: We got together to plan the trip. 9. get on (well) – have a good relationship Example: She gets on well with her coworkers. 10. get through – finish or survive something difficult Example: I finally got through all my emails. 11. get over – recover from something difficult Example: It took him weeks to get over the breakup. 12. get by – manage or survive (often with difficulty) Example: They get by on a small salary. 13. get away – leave a place to relax or escape Example: We’re hoping to get away this weekend. 14. get back – return Example: What time did you get back home? 15. get into – put on clothes / enter a state or habit Example: I got into bed straight away.