Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Common Collocations with “Get”

Let’s talk about some of the most useful collocations with get — phrases English speakers use all the time 👇

✅ Get married – to be joined in marriage.
➡️ They got married last year.
➡️ We’re getting married next year.

✅ Get ready – to prepare or make yourself ready.
➡️ It takes her forever to get ready.
➡️ Can you get the presentation ready for tomorrow?

✅ Get home / Get in – to arrive at home.
➡️ What time did you get in last night?
➡️ Is he getting home tonight?

✅ Get some / any rest or sleep – to have rest or sleep.
➡️ Let’s get home and get some rest.
➡️ Did you get any sleep last night?

✅ Get into trouble – to do something wrong or misbehave.
➡️ He’s always getting into trouble.
➡️ He got into a lot of trouble as a kid.

💡 These collocations make your English sound much more natural — and they’re perfect for everyday conversations!