Brays Video Collection – English Phrasal Verbs, Get on
Script (guión): Phrasal verbs ‘get on’ which has many different meanings.
Meaning one: To continue doing some work. At school, my best friend David who was always talking so the teacher would often stop and shout at him, ‘David, get on with some work.’
Meaning two: To get on a bus or plane. We had a big lunch in Chester yesterday and afterwards we got on a bus to Liverpool to go shopping.
Meaning three: To make progress. My friends are all asking how I'm getting on with my new job as I've just started in a new company in the city.
Meaning four: To have a good relationship. When we were younger, me and my sister were always arguing all the time but now we are older, we get on much better.
Next meaning: To be late or near an arranged time. I was out last night with a friend having some drinks and we were having a great time but when it got to 11.30. I looked at my watch and I said, ‘I must be going now as it's getting on’.
Another meaning: To become old. My Grandad is getting old now so he doesn't leave the house as often as he used to.
Final meaning: To leave. After a cup of tea at my nan's house I said, ‘I must be getting on now Nan as I have lots to do today.’



