Get it over Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈoʊvɝ
GET-it-OH-ver
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈəʊvɐ
GET-it-OH-vuh
Definition
To finish something you do not want to do, especially so you do not have to think about it anymore.
Usage & Nuances
This informal phrase usually appears as 'get it over with' (more common), which means to quickly finish an unpleasant or boring task. It’s often used when talking about things like chores, jobs, or obligations that you want to finish quickly. 'Get it over' alone is sometimes less common and may sound incomplete.
Spanish: terminar con esto - acabar con estoPortuguese (BR): terminar com isso - acabar logo com issoPortuguese (PT): acabar com isto - despachar istoChinese (Simplified): 把这事做完 - 把这事解决了Chinese (Traditional): 把這事做完 - 把這事解決了Hindi: इससे निपटना - इसे खत्म करनाArabic: إنهاء الأمر - التخلص من الأمرBengali: শেষ করা - সেরে ফেলাRussian: разобраться (с чем-то) - покончить (с этим)Japanese: 終わらせる - 済ませるVietnamese: làm cho xong - kết thúcKorean: 끝내다 - 해치우다Turkish: bitirmek - aradan çıkarmakUrdu: ختم کرنا - نمٹا دیناIndonesian: menyelesaikan - membereskan
Example Sentences
Let's get it over so we can relax.
basic
He wants to get it over quickly.
basic
I just want to get it over and forget about it.
basic
Let’s just get it over with and move on.
natural
She hates going to the dentist, but she just wants to get it over.
natural
I know it’s not fun, but we have to get it over sooner or later.
natural