Get across to Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /əˈkɹɔs/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
GET-uh-KRAWS-tu, GET-uh-KRAWS-tuh, GIT-uh-KRAWS-ti
ɡˈɛt/ /əkɹˈɒs/ /tˈuː
get-uh-KROSS-TOO
Definition
To successfully communicate an idea or message so that someone understands it.
Usage & Nuances
Informal phrasal verb, often used with ideas, feelings, points, or messages. Common structure: 'get [something] across to [someone]'. Does not require physical movement; it is about understanding. Similar to 'make someone understand' or 'convey'.
Spanish: comunicar a - hacer entender aPortuguese (BR): fazer entender para - transmitir paraPortuguese (PT): fazer-se entender por - transmitir aChinese (Simplified): 让...明白 - 让...理解Chinese (Traditional): 讓...明白 - 讓...理解Hindi: समझा पानाArabic: إيصال إلى - جعل يفهمBengali: বোঝানো - পৌঁছে দেওয়া (ভাব/বার্তা)Russian: донести (мысль/идею)Japanese: 伝える - わかってもらうVietnamese: truyền đạt - làm cho hiểuKorean: 전달하다 - 이해시키다Turkish: aktarmak - anlatmak - kabul ettirmekUrdu: سمجھانا - پہنچانا (خیال/پیغام)Indonesian: menyampaikan - membuat dipahami
Example Sentences
I tried to get my point across to him.
basic
It's hard to get across to children why rules are important.
basic
The teacher managed to get the message across to the class.
basic
No matter how hard I try, my ideas just don't get across to her.
natural
He uses pictures to help get his lessons across to young kids.
natural
Sometimes, sarcasm doesn't get across to everyone, and they take it seriously.
natural