Get+more
121more than someone bargained for — more than (someone/something) bargained for something in addition to what was expected. The pain caused by the operation was much more than I bargained for. Usage notes: often used with get: Sarah was looking for a challenge, but she may have… …
122more than something bargained for — more than (someone/something) bargained for something in addition to what was expected. The pain caused by the operation was much more than I bargained for. Usage notes: often used with get: Sarah was looking for a challenge, but she may have… …
123more than bargained for — more than (someone/something) bargained for something in addition to what was expected. The pain caused by the operation was much more than I bargained for. Usage notes: often used with get: Sarah was looking for a challenge, but she may have… …
124get one's just deserts — To meet a deservedly unpleasant fate • • • Main Entry: ↑desert * * * get (or receive) one s just deserts receive the appropriate reward or (more usually) punishment for one s actions those who caused great torment to others rarely got their just… …
125get into your stride — get into/hit/your stride phrase to begin to do something confidently and well He soon got into his stride and produced several more books. Thesaurus: to start doing somethingsynonym Main entry: stride * * * ge …
126get on your high horse — phrase to behave as if you know more or are better than anyone else Before he gets on his high horse, he should consider the consequences of not going ahead with this scheme. Thesaurus: to think you are importantsynonym Main entry: horse * * *… …
127get something under your belt — get/have/something under your belt informal phrase to achieve something that is important and useful You need to get a few more qualifications under your belt. Thesaurus: to make progress, or to achieve somethingsynonym Ma …
128get your toe in the door — get your foot/toe/in the door phrase to get an opportunity to start working in an organization or business, especially when this will give you more opportunities in the future She got her foot in the door working as a researcher on a TV show.… …
