Phrasal Verbs — Get and Take
Get on with, get over, take up, take off, take after.
have a friendly relationship with someone
/ɡet ɒn wɪð/I get on with my sister — we never argue.
feel better after an illness or a sad experience
/ɡet ˈəʊvə/It took me a week to get over the flu.
leave your bed in the morning
/ɡet ʌp/I get up at seven on school days.
return from a place
/ɡet bæk/What time did you get back from the concert?
throw away something you don't want
/ɡet rɪd ɒv/I need to get rid of my old clothes — my wardrobe is full.
start a new hobby or sport
/teɪk ʌp/I've taken up climbing — I go every Saturday.
(of a plane) leave the ground
/teɪk ɒf/Our plane takes off at 10:15.
look or behave like an older family member
/teɪk ˈɑːftə/She takes after her dad — they both have red hair.
return something to a shop
/teɪk bæk/These shoes are too small — I'll take back both pairs tomorrow.
look after someone or something
/teɪk keər ɒv/Can you take care of my plants while I'm away?
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Who do you get on with best in your family?
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What hobby would you like to take up?
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What do you need to get rid of?