Phrasal Verbs

get at (1)

This page is about the phrasal verb get at (1)

Meaning

to get hold of something

Synonym

reach

For example

  • get at sth Make sure you put any dangerous medicines away so that the kids can't get at them.

  • get at sth You'll need to put the food in a place where the ants can't get at it.

Quick Quiz

We need to make sure our kids can't get at anything

a. educational

b. dangerous

c. healthy
a) educational b) dangerous c) healthy

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Contributor: Matt Errey