Phrases: Get across ; Get through to

1. Phrasal Verb - (to) get across 

This phrasal verb is often used with the verb try to show that you're attempting to communicate a message when you want someone to understand something.

Do you sometimes have trouble getting your meaning across in English? There are several nouns that are often used with get across and so learning them together is going to help you to sound more natural and more accurate as you use this phrasal verb.

So we use get across with facts, feelings, ideas, a message, meaning, a point or a point of view. All of these things are used with get across.

Example Sentences

  • Am I getting the message across clearly?
  • I'm trying to get my point across but Paul keeps butting in.
  • We have a serious message to share, and we are always looking for creative ways to get our message across.
  • Could you please let me finish speaking? I’m trying to get my point across.
  • Don't be too mean, try to be nice, but be clear and get your point across without extra talking.
  • I have to try harder to get the idea across to my students who are learning English that they are responsible for their own learning.

2. Phrasal Verb -  (to) get through to

Meaning 1: This phrasal verb can be used in multiple ways. It's sometimes used when you're trying to call someone and they don't answer.

Example Sentences

  • I'm trying to get through to you but there's no answer.
  • Look, I can't get through to this number.
  • Where were you? I've been trying to get through to you (on the phone) all day!

Meaning 2: But it's also used when you're trying to make someone understand what you're trying to say.

Example Sentences

  • It's difficult to get the message through to my team because we all work remotely.
  • I'm trying to get the message through to Paul but he's not listening.
  • Mary could hardly get through to Jack.
  • I'm having a hard time getting through the lessons to my students online.
  • Did you manage to get through to her?
  • I've talked to him many times, but I just can't seem to get through to him.



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