Collocations of 'Be- Place- Put' & more - Condition or State (Get)

Explore English collocations with 'Get' used for expressing condition or state, including "-get a cold and "get into trouble".

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to [get] a cold [phrase]

to become infected with a viral illness, often characterized by symptoms such as a runny nose, cough, and congestion

Ex: It 's common to get a cold during the flu season when many people are ill .

to [get] a headache [phrase]

to experience pain or discomfort in the head

Ex: Some people get a headache as a side effect of certain medications .

to [get] a tan [phrase]

to darken one's skin as a result of exposure to sunlight or other methods

Ex: Many people want to get a tan in the summer to have a sun-kissed appearance .

to [get] changed [phrase]

to take off what one is wearing and put on something else

Ex: After the outdoor activity , they got changed in the locker room .

to [get] dressed [phrase]

to put on one's clothes

Ex: The children giggled as they got dressed in their Halloween costumes for the school party .

to [get] undressed [phrase]

to remove one's clothes from one's body

Ex: In the locker room , athletes get undressed before putting on their sports attire .

to [get] into trouble [phrase]

to become involved in a problematic or difficult situation, often as a result of one's actions or decisions

Ex: She got into trouble at work for missing an important deadline .

to [get] married [phrase]

to legally become someone's wife or husband

Ex: They got married at the city courthouse in a simple and intimate ceremony .

to [get] {one's} hair cut [phrase]

to have one's hair shortened or styled by a hairdresser or barber

Ex: Getting your hair cut regularly helps maintain its health and appearance .

to [get] started [phrase]

to begin a particular task, activity, or process

Ex: To achieve your goals , you need to take the first step and get started .

to [get] {sth} straight [phrase]

to understand something completely and clearly

Ex: To avoid any confusion , let 's get the timeline straight for the project .

to [get|take] a degree [phrase]

to successfully complete the required studies and receive an academic qualification from a university or college

Ex: Many students aspire to get a degree in business administration for a solid foundation in management .

to [get] (anywhere|somewhere) [phrase]

to make progress or achieve success, especially when facing difficulties or obstacles

Ex: It took three years before they got anywhere .

to [get] nowhere [phrase]

to make no progress, achieve no results, or reach no favorable outcome in a particular situation or endeavor

Ex: The project 's progress was slow , and the team seemed to be getting nowhere .

to [get] to (thinking|wondering) [phrase]

to begin considering a particular thought or idea

Ex: There are seeds in the soil , and I get to wondering how they transform into beautiful flowers .

Collocations of 'Be- Place- Put' & more
States of Being (Be)	Placement or Imposition (Place)	Actions of Execution (Put)	Condition or State (Get)
Vocalizing Thoughts (Say)	Information Sharing (Tell)	Captivity, Feelings, & Interactions (Hold)