you get

phrase

: there are
You get so many bad drivers these days.

Examples of you get in a Sentence

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That begins with knowing what your monthly costs will be if you get started now. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 Stick to black or other dark shades, which tend to conceal a braless silhouette better than lighter colors—especially in bright sunlight or if you get caught in the rain. Julia Guerra, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026 Mingling is the most important part, and dinner can always be served a little later if you get caught up in the chit-chat. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026 If you get locked out of your dorm room, for example, your RA has a key to get you back in. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for you get

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of you get was in 1898

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“You get.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/you%20get. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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