get to know

This page is about the collocation get to know

collocation pattern: verb + verb

Meaning

to get familiar with somebody after spending time with them

For example

  • He's a bit shy, but you'll like him when you get to know him.

  • It's too soon to think about marriage. We're still getting to know each other.

Quick Quiz

You get to know someone by

a. knowing their name

b. talking to them

c. seeing them
a) knowing their name b) talking to them c) seeing them

Contributor: Matt Errey