as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
what I'm trying to get across is that there simply is no money for the project
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Recent Examples of get across
That's why the amendment never got across the finish line.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
At that point Nate found a unique way of getting across the idea that the audience is being drawn inside Mother’s body.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
One of the violinist’s cars had broken down trying to get across the border, and just by sheer accident, one of the other orchestra members saw him and gave him a lift.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
Low-cost airline Breeze Airways is helping travelers get across the country for less with a Black Friday sale that has flights starting at just $29.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
At that point Nate found a unique way of getting across the idea that the audience is being drawn inside Mother’s body.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
One of the violinist’s cars had broken down trying to get across the border, and just by sheer accident, one of the other orchestra members saw him and gave him a lift.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
Low-cost airline Breeze Airways is helping travelers get across the country for less with a Black Friday sale that has flights starting at just $29.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2024
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Honoring your own culture An effective way to navigate these conversations is by explaining to your child that their friend's hairstyle is a way of honoring their culture—and that your child can celebrate their own culture, too.Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
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Its location right on the edge of Central Park, the fact that it's furnished, and has access to luxurious building amenities explains some of that figure.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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The spokesperson clarified that Willis had not granted permission for the song's use at rallies because it was not legally required.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Bob clarified that all the traitors agreed a housewife should go and that Dorinda would be the first.Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 14 Jan. 2025
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The long history of the Fighting Irish illustrates the way faith and football can aid assimilation, strengthen community, and evangelize non-believers.Hunter M. Hampton / Made by History, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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These numbers instead aim to simply illustrate trends or superlatives.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, the company’s founders, Job Lam and Lawrence Cheng, generously matched Bentley’s campaign proceeds, while colleagues and their families came together to demonstrate an extraordinary level of support that fueled his record-breaking success.Forbes, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Patients treated with decisions guided by the platform demonstrated an 83% greater benefit than those treated with the standard of care of a doctor's choice.Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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This not only simplifies internal audits but also helps meet regulatory requirements.Kathleen Hurley, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The pass also simplifies travel by allowing more seamless entry to participating sites.Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Jan. 2025
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In a letter sent to both, MLB spelled out their actions.Maury Brown, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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At Dior, the Chinese New Year capsule was spelled out across different collections.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Get across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20across. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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