English · Emotions & Feelings
get over
/ɡet ˈəʊ.və/
[/ɡet ˈəʊ.və/]
recover from
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Definition
To recover from an illness, shock, or difficult experience.
Example
It took her months to get over the breakup, but she's much happier now and dating again.
It took her months to get over the breakup, but she's much happier now and dating again.
Etymology
From 'get' plus 'over', the recovery sense from the image of crossing past an obstacle.
How & Where It’s Used
Common and informal for emotional or physical recovery; 'get over it' can sound dismissive.