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
For Amad’s goal on Sunday, Robertson again allowed the attacker to get across him.
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Andy Jones, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Ten days on the training pitches with a clutch of friendly games enabled Nuno to get across his ideas and to forge an ‘us against the world’ mentality.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Whereas influencers were known for peddling aspirational life-style content, creators are presumed to have some kind of message to get across.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
So then to see that not happen gets across what the show is about way better than any of my material could.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
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Andy Jones, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Ten days on the training pitches with a clutch of friendly games enabled Nuno to get across his ideas and to forge an ‘us against the world’ mentality.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Whereas influencers were known for peddling aspirational life-style content, creators are presumed to have some kind of message to get across.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
So then to see that not happen gets across what the show is about way better than any of my material could.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
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Now, in a small hospital where soft sobs echoed off the sterile linoleum floors, Aaron Easton, the boy Sara married who grew up to be Marysville’s police chief, explained what happened: Sara had shot herself in the head.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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With the world's richest man now joining President Trump at the White House, Elon Musk's biographer explains what drives the tech titan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Zelenskyy did not clarify whether humanitarian aid had been paused.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Justice Gorsuch, concurring with the decision to grant the stay, proposed that the Supreme Court should clarify whether district courts have the authority to issue universal injunctive relief.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The match dashboard below illustrates their dominance.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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See Robin Williams unusual approach when visiting Christopher Reeve in hospital 01:07 CNN — While a lot has been said about the friendship between Robin Williams and Christopher Reeve, the famed pair’s bond illustrates a very basic and instrumental type of kindness, according to Reeve’s daughter.—
Dan Heching,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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Still, Pasha’s interactions with current and former students demonstrate his unique place within the academic ecosystem, and the conviction that guides his defiant documentation.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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His involvement with the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement further demonstrates his commitment to advancing efficiency and innovation in the industry.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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Starbucks Starbucks is eliminating 30% of its menu in the coming months as part of the company’s plan to simplify its offerings, reduce wait times and improve its customer experience.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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Cavanagh on Thursday said the company would push to simplify its bundles, following the lead of Charter’s mobile and broadband offerings.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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The 21-year-old has also had two spells out with hamstring problems this campaign and has yet to play a full 90 minutes since moving to Chelsea in the summer of 2023 from Southampton for an initial £53million.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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One image even featured Leray's name spelled out in pink balloons.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Get across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20across. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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