you get

phrase

: there are
You get so many bad drivers these days.

Examples of you get in a Sentence

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The hardest thing is, when you get knocked down, is to be able to get back up. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026 And along with the documentary, you get prodded into recall again. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026 Tips for Making Lemon Yogurt Cake Luckily this cake is pretty forgiving, but there are a few things worth knowing before you get started. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026 The moral of the story is when you get married, update your stuff right away. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for you get

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of you get was in 1898

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“You get.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/you%20get. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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