Get back
/ɡet ˈbæk/A2
Elementary
1. To return to a place after being away.
- I need to get back home before dinner time.
- After the vacation, it's always hard to get back to work.
2. To respond to someone at a later time.
- I'll check my schedule and get back to you with an answer.
- She promised to get back to me once she finds the information.
3. To have something returned.
- I finally got back the book I lent her.
- He got back his watch after losing it at the gym.
4. To retaliate or take revenge on someone.
- He got back at his brother for breaking his toy.
- She planned to get back at him for the prank he pulled.
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