get to

Arrive at last

Get to has several distinct uses.

It often means to arrive at a place or reach a point in a process: We didn't get to the hotel until midnight.

It also expresses opportunity or permission: I finally got to meet her parents.

When something gets to you, it affects you emotionally, usually negatively: Don't let the criticism get to you.

Get to can also mean begin or start: Let's get to work.

Related

access · confront · deal with · wear down · open · chance · tackle · understand · nitty gritty · first base · pester · make it · work on · face · affect · grasp · irritate · permission

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Opposites
arrival vs departure

get toleave

Sanctioned time away

depart · exit · vacate · abandon · flee

access/opportunity vs denial/prohibition

get tohave to

Be obligated

must not · cannot

emotional impact (bothering)

get toroll off

Depart by rolling motion

wash over · soothe · bounce off · calm

Family

getting, forgetting, unforgettable, forgettable, getting to, getter, gettable, forgetter, forgetters

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G