get across

verb

got across; got across or gotten across; getting across; gets across

intransitive verb

: to become clear or convincing

transitive verb

: to make clear or convincing
we couldn't get our point across

Examples of get across in a Sentence

what I'm trying to get across is that there simply is no money for the project
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In the 2023-24 season, the Bucks managed to get across half-court in the first four seconds of the shot clock on only 55.9 percent of their possessions, the second-lowest rate in the league. Eric Nehm, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 These adaptations take a bit of time and conviction to get across the finish line. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025 But a critical hiccup could prevent this particular deal from getting across the finish line: the most powerful person in the Heat's front office. Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025 For borrowers in their second or third year of college worried about getting across the finish line, Pierce recommends speaking with financial aid offices to access grants or cheaper loans to fill gaps. Rachel Hale, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for get across

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of get across was in 1911

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“Get across.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20across. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

get across

verb
: to make or become clear
got the point across

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