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English File - Advanced - Lesson 3A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 3A in the English File Advanced coursebook, such as "persuade", "obtain", "get away with", etc.

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English File - Advanced
to get
[Verb]

to receive or come to have something

Ex: The got toys from their grandparents .
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to arrive
[Verb]

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

Ex: We left early to ensure we arrive at the concert venue before the performance began .
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to become
[Verb]

to start or grow to be

Ex: The became unbearable during construction .
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to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

Ex: He was persuaded by the idea of a weekend getaway .
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to obtain
[Verb]

to get something, often with difficulty

Ex: The company obtained a significant grant for research .
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match
[noun]

a suitable marriage candidate

Ex: They met through friends who believed they would be a match for marriage .
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nervous
[Adjective]

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

Ex: He nervous before his big presentation at work .
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there
[Adverb]

at a place that is not where the speaker is

Ex: I left my there yesterday .
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friend
[noun]

someone we know well and trust, but normally they are not part of our family

Ex: Sarah considers her roommate, Emma, as her best friend because they share their secrets and spend a lot of time together.
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to manage to meet someone in person or contact them on a telephone, through message, etc.

Ex: If you need to reach me , you can get hold of me through email or on my cell phone .
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to become involved in a problematic or difficult situation, often as a result of one's actions or decisions

Ex: Getting involved with the wrong crowd can lead teenagers to get into trouble.
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in a position, state, or place that would not cause problems for others

Ex: Once the boxes out of the way, there was plenty of space to set up the chairs .
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to seek to harm or punish someone who has wronged or harmed one

Ex: The team was determined to get their own back after losing to their rivals in the previous championship game.
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to put aside or remove a person or thing in order to no longer have them present or involved

Ex: She wanted get rid of toxic relationships and surround herself with positive influences .
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to have the opportunity to do something, or to be in a situation where one is able to do something

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to understand the humor or irony behind a joke or a humorous situation

Ex: I had to explain the punchline before she could get the joke and join in on the laughter.
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to fail to understand or interpret or understand something correctly

Ex: He had the wrong end of the stick about our plans for the weekend.
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to become familiar with someone or something by spending time with them and learning about them

Ex: He joined the club get to know more people with similar interests .
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to get real
[phrase]

to no longer be unrealistic, foolish, or unreasonable

Ex: She needs to get real about her finances and stop spending so much on unnecessary items.
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get a life
[sentence]

used to tell someone to change their life style and start doing more exciting or important things

Ex: Instead of gossiping about others, it's better to get a life and focus on personal growth.
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to make progress or achieve success, especially when facing difficulties or obstacles

Ex: We're working hard but we don't seem to be getting anywhere.
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to make someone really mad by constantly doing something that angers or annoys them

Ex: It gets on my nerves when people are late.
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to start to organize oneself for better results and more efficiency

Ex: They have a lot of potential, but they need to get their act together to achieve their goals.
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used to describe a situation or activity that is developing with great intensity, speed, and success

Ex: The team played with such energy and coordination that they dominated the match, winning like a house on fire.
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to do something more quickly in order not to be late

Ex: I have finally gotten a move on with my fitness routine.
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to understand the implied meaning behind an action or statement

Ex: He left the room as soon as she started talking , but she did n’t seem get the message.
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to get or do what one wants despite the odds or other people's desires

Ex: Lily was known for her strong will and persuasive abilities, which often resulted in her getting her way during important decision-making processes.
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to meet up with someone in order to cooperate or socialize

Ex: Families often get together during the holidays for a festive meal.
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to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

Ex: She got over her fear of public speaking .
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to be close to reaching a particular age

Ex: Their oldest dog is getting on for 15 years.
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to successfully communicate a message or idea to someone in a way that they understand or accept it

Ex: The message was getting through to him .
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to persuade someone or something to agree to what one wants, often by doing things they like

Ex: The charity organization is skilled getting around donors and securing contributions .
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to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

Ex: He tried to cheat on the test , but he didget away with it because the teacher caught him .
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to get by
[Verb]

to be capable of living or doing something using the available resources, knowledge, money, etc.

Ex: In the wilderness , you learn get by with limited supplies and survival skills .
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to not succeed in doing something within the expected or required time limit

Ex: She started the project late and struggled to catch up , fearing she get behind.
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to bring a thing or person to a position that is less high

Ex: Please get the tools down from the pegboard for the home improvement project.
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to leave somewhere such as a room, building, etc.

Ex: I told him to get out of my room when he started snooping through my things.
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to contact someone again later to provide a response or reply, often after taking time to consider or research the matter

Ex: The manager promised get back to the employee with feedback on the project .
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