Conversational Phrases/G
Conversational phrases beginning with G. Select a phrase for more details.get a grip (on yourself) INFORMAL
This is used to firmly tell someone to control their emotions and behave sensibly or rationally.
get a life INFORMAL
This is a harsh thing to say if you're annoyed with someone whose life seems dull or limited.
get a move on INFORMAL
You can say this if you want somebody to hurry up or go faster.
get it (1) INFORMAL
to understand what you've been told or shown
get it (2) INFORMAL
to be punished by somebody
get lost! INFORMAL
This is an impolite way of telling someone to go away, or of rejecting an offer or a request.
get off my back INFORMAL
You can say this to someone if you want them to stop annoying you or bothering you.
get off my case INFORMAL
You can say this to someone if you want them to stop being so critical or demanding of you.
get out of here! INFORMAL
You can say this if someone tells you something that's difficult to believe.
get out of the way INFORMAL
You can say this if someone's in your way, or in a space you want to use.
get over it INFORMAL
You can say this if someone's had a bad experience, but you think it's time they recovered.
get real INFORMAL
You can say this if someone says something that's impossible or unrealistic.
get the idea | get the picture INFORMAL
to understand something, esp. something that isn't said directly
get the wrong idea INFORMAL
to misunderstand, or to believe something that isn't true
getting there
You can say this if you think someone or something is making progress.
give it a rest INFORMAL
You can use this to firmly tell someone to stop doing something that's annoying or disturbing you.
give me a break INFORMAL
You can say this after someone says something ridiculous, annoying or untrue.
go easy on (sb) INFORMAL
to not punish, berate or criticize someone too severely
go easy on (sth) INFORMAL
to not use, eat, or drink too much of something
go for it! INFORMAL
You can say this to encourage someone to try hard or take on a challenge.
go there
to mention something, esp. something that could upset someone or cause an argument
go to hell! INFORMAL
If you say this to somebody, it means that you're very angry or upset with them.
God (only) knows (1) INFORMAL
You can say this to emphasize that you don't know something.
God (only) knows (2) INFORMAL
You can say this to emphasize how honest or truthful you're being.
goes to show
You can say this when something happens that shows a belief really is true.
good for you | good on you
You can say this to someone if you're happy for them or proud of them.
good Heavens | good Lord | good grief INFORMAL
You can say this if you're very surprised or shocked by something.
good riddance (to bad rubbish) INFORMAL
You can say this after someone you dislike or are angry with has gone.
guess what? INFORMAL
You can say this before telling someone something exciting or surprising.