- To drop outThe driver of the car leading the race dropped out with engine trouble.In the 60's, like so many young people in that era, he dropped out for a while and went to live in a hippy commune. Dans les années 60, comme beaucoup de jeunes de cette époque, il a vécu en marge quelques temps dans une communauté hippie.
- To get throughThe global recession has been tough on everyone, but we will get through it.I have so much work to get through this week—I don't know how I'm going to do it all! After several attempts to call Yolanda, I eventually managed to get through.
- To go in for sthIf you go in for thrillers, you'll love this book.
- To give in to After the last scandal, the mayor gave in to the pressure and resigned.
- To get around doing sth The politician got around answering the question by changing the subject.
- To get back at To get back at him, she had an affair with his brother.
- To get onThe next person who gets on the bus will have to stand, because there are no seats left.How are you getting on? Alors, tu avances ?To get on in life, you need to be willing to work hard
- To give outStars give out heat and light.The teacher gives out the worksheets to the students.His heart finally gave out and he died.He had been ill for so long that his will to live finally gave out.
- To get on to Let me get on to my attorney and see what he says. Laissez-moi me rapprocher de mon avocat pour voir ce qu'il dira.Let's get on to the next item on the agenda. Passons au prochain point à l'ordre du jour.
- To give awayShe put her old clothes in a bag and gave them away.When you tell a joke, you can't give away the punch line until the end.
- To get off with I saw Tracy getting off with Kevin last night.He got off with just a warning.The boys were able to get off with an apple in each hand before the farmer chased them away.
- To get on with somebodyIf you can't get on with your boss, it might be better to quit.Don't watch TV. Just get on with your homework!
- To come toWhen he came to, he was in hospital.I lost contact with my brother years ago, and the news of his death came to me in a letter from his solicitor.Has our relationship really come to this: shouting at one another in the street?When it comes to the work of Charles Dickens, she is one of the world's leading experts.
- To come outCome out of the shadows and stand here in the light where I can see you.Did you ask your mom if you can come out and play?After college, Luke decided to come out to his parents.His new novel comes out this autumn.If news of the affair comes out he will be ruined.
- To drop offSales have dropped off dramatically since the start of the credit crunch. Les ventes ont beaucoup baissé depuis le début de la contraction du crédit.I dropped off at the wheel and crashed the car.I drop my husband off at work every morning.
- To give inI give in; it's just too difficult.She is trying to avoid sweets, but if you tempt her with chocolate, she always gives in.The children wanted to stay up until midnight, but one by one, they gave in to sleep.
- To get awayI was almost mugged but I managed to get away. J'ai failli être agressé mais j'ai réussi à m'enfuir.I have been working late all week and need to get away this weekend.
- To get offTake the subway and get off at Union Station.It takes me a long time to get off when we have sex in the missionary position.He was tried for corruption, but he got off.
- To get away from How did you manage to get away from your captors ? Comment as-tu réussi à échapper à tes ravisseurs ?It's great to get away from London sometimes.
- To get backI visited my Aunt in Greece last year and I can't wait to get back !I took my watch to be repaired and I'll get it back on Tuesday.