Get over

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phrasal verb

To recover from something or someone that has hurt, upset or shocked you.

It took him a year to get over his girlfriend.
Visual representation of "get over" - To recover from something or someone that has hurt, upset or shocked you.

Often appears as...

  • get over a breakup
  • get over a loss

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Colloquial

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Emotional context

Used to express the process of emotionally moving past an event or person.

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She finally got over her fear of public speaking.
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Healing takes time

Can imply a long, challenging process requiring patience and effort.

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He's struggling to get over the sudden loss of his job.
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