you get

idiomatic phrase

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

Examples of you get in a Sentence

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Because even if you get abused, the right path is to call the police and seek help. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024 But instead, you get sidetracked by something else, like scrolling on your phone or reorganizing a shelf. Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 Regardless, things are going to soften up in June as you get set free in the direction of safety and clarity. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024 Traditional bitcoin mining is a zero-sum game, and every four years, you get slapped in the face with a price increase effectively. Steven Ehrlich, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for you get 

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 26 Nov. 2024.

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