you get

phrase

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

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Instructors say in these classes, these new drivers will go over depth perception, the rules of the road, sign meanings, speed limits, what happens when you get pulled over, emergency situations, and how to be a good defensive driver. — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 If you get attacked in a city, the city should send you an apology email. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 Eventually with lights and things, you get used to picking up the ball, tracking the ball, things like that. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026 Keep an eye out when taking breaks, as this will more likely be the time you get bitten. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 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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