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Frankzhang Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Get over with

Some people often say: let's get this over with or let's get it over with?

I just don't get it. Is there anyone explain its meaning?

Thanks a lot.
  

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It means to complete something that is unpleasant or something that you don't like doing. You don't enjoy doing the thing but you want the end result (or someone else does). I was applying for a visa this year and it was difficult and complex and I wanted to do something else.

— Jackderrick

  • It means to complete something that is unpleasant or something that you don't like doing.
  • You don't enjoy doing the thing but you want the end result (or someone else does).
  • I was applying for a visa this year and it was difficult and complex and I wanted to do something else.
  • But it was important to sit down and do it.
  • "
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It means to complete something that is unpleasant or something that you don't like doing. You don't enjoy doing the thing but you want the end result (or someone else does).

I was applying for a visa this year and it was difficult and complex and I wanted to do something else. But it was important to sit down and do it. There were many times when I said, "I just want to get this over wit
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Great explanation! Thank you, Jack!
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Think of the thing you don't want to do as a hill, and the expression makes more sense.
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