Collocation Mini-Lessons

Getting Things

Lesson 50  ·  General Communication

B1 – B2

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General Casual News Professional Workplace
4 phrases  ·  5 example sentences each  ·  See how each phrase is used across different real-world contexts.

1 get a job
Example Sentences ▾
  • ◆Getting a job you actually care about takes patience, but it makes an enormous difference.General
  • ◆Did he get a job yet, or is he still figuring things out?Casual
  • ◆The program has helped over two thousand young people get jobs in the technology sector.News
  • ◆Graduates who complete the course have a significantly higher rate of getting jobs within six months.Professional
  • ◆Several employees who started as temporary workers got permanent jobs after demonstrating their value.Workplace
2 get an answer
Example Sentences ▾
  • ◆Sometimes getting an answer takes longer than the question deserves.General
  • ◆I've been waiting for days — I just need to get an answer so I can move on.Casual
  • ◆Families of the victims are still waiting to get answers about what happened that night.News
  • ◆The client has been chasing us for a week — we need to get them an answer by end of day.Professional
  • ◆If you can't get an answer from your supervisor, escalate the question to the next level.Workplace
3 get help
Example Sentences ▾
  • ◆Asking for help is not a weakness — knowing when you need it is a sign of good judgement.General
  • ◆Just get some help — there's no reason to struggle through this alone.Casual
  • ◆Flood victims were urged to get help from official relief centers rather than waiting at home.News
  • ◆New employees should feel comfortable getting help from colleagues during the onboarding period.Professional
  • ◆If you're unsure about a procedure, get help from a trained colleague before proceeding.Workplace
4 get support
Example Sentences ▾
  • ◆Everyone needs to get support at some point — the key is knowing where to look for it.General
  • ◆You should get some support — you've been carrying this on your own for too long.Casual
  • ◆Small businesses can get support from the government's new enterprise development fund.News
  • ◆Staff experiencing workplace difficulties are encouraged to get support from the employee assistance program.Professional
  • ◆Any worker who is struggling with the new system can get support from the training team.Workplace
★ Bonus

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