Get a break
Obtain a favorable opportunity; get special consideration or treatment. For example, The understudy finally got a break when the star became ill, or The new price is higher, but you are getting a break on service. [ c. 1900 ]
Also see: give someone a break
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verb phrase To get drunk: A gal used to throw herself out the window every time she got a can on (1920s+)
- Get a charge
see: get a bang
- Get a clue
verb phrase To understand; grasp; become aware; dig, wise up •Often in the imperative: Get a Clue Dept: AT&T has revolutionized telecommunications (1980s+ Teenagers)
- Get a crush on someone
Related Terms have a crush on someone
- Get a dirty look
see: dirty look