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"Get" is a very versatile verb. Numerous phrases with "get" are commonly used in both general and business contexts. Below are ten Business English Phrases with the verb "get":
1.GET IN TOUCH
= to communicate with someone
Example:
I'll get in touch with you tomorrow to discuss the details of the project.
2. GET DOWN TO BUSINESS
= to focus on the work without delay
Example:
Let's get down to business and discuss what changes we need to make to meet the deadline.
3. GET A QUOTE
= to request an estimated price for a product or service
Example:
I'm looking to get a quote for the repair of my car's engine. (=I'm interested in getting a price estimate for the repair of my car's engine.)
4. GET TO THE BOTTOM OF SOMETHING
= to fully understand the true cause of a situation or problem
Example:
We need to get to the bottom of the delay in deliveries before we start losing clients.
5. GET THE POINT ACROSS
= to successfully communicate a particular idea or information
Example:
During the presentation, the speaker used clear examples to get the point across about the new marketing strategy.
6. GET THE BALL ROLLING
= to start an activity, project
Example:
Let's schedule a meeting next week to get the ball rolling.
7. GET THE FACTS STRAIGHT
= to ensure that the information being presented is accurate and truthful
Example:
Next time, please get your facts straight before you share this information with the team.
8. GET AHEAD
= to make progress
Example:
In order to get ahead in your career, you need to stay proactive, seek new opportunities, and work hard to improve your skills.
9. GET ON BOARD
= to join a group, or project, to become involved
Example:
We must get new investors on board.
10. GET THE JOB DONE
= to successfully complete a task or achieve a goal
Example:
We need to allocate more resources if we want to get the job done by the end of the month.
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