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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Designed for hiking, these overalls come fitted with UPF 50 sun protection and a water-resistant fabric that won’t leave you feeling weighed down by heavy material if you get caught in a surprise storm. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025 Designate a person outside your area to be the main contact point for all family members if you get separated or have trouble with cellphone networks in the disaster area. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025 Owning your authority is particularly important for ensuring you get credited for your ideas and work. Pirie Jones Grossman, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 If you get checked for vaginal ulcers, your healthcare provider will likely start by asking about your symptoms. Wendy Wisner, Health, 28 Feb. 2025 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 31 Mar. 2025.

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