Phrasal Verb - Getting Across

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Definition

The phrasal verb 'get across' primarily means to successfully communicate an idea, message, feeling, or point of view to another person or group, ensuring that it is clearly understood and comprehended. It often implies that the sender has made an effort to overcome potential barriers to understanding, such as complexity of the subject matter, differing perspectives, or a lack of clarity in expression. It focuses on the effective transmission and reception of information, making sure the intended meaning is grasped by the audience. This can involve explaining, clarifying, persuading, or simply conveying information in a way that resonates and achieves the desired level of understanding. While 'get across' can literally mean to move from one side to another (e.g., 'get across the river'), its common phrasal verb usage in communication contexts refers to the successful conveyance of information or meaning.

Examples

No.	Example
1	The teacher struggled to get the complex mathematical concept across to her students.
2	It's important for politicians to get their message across clearly during campaigns.
3	She found it difficult to get her feelings across to him without becoming emotional.
4	Despite speaking different languages, they managed to get their basic needs across using gestures.
5	The presentation aimed to get across the urgency of climate change to the audience.
6	He used a simple analogy to get his point across more effectively during the debate.
7	How do you get across the importance of safety regulations to workers who feel rushed?
8	The director wanted to get across the sense of isolation felt by the main character in the film.
9	Sometimes, writing can be a better way to get your thoughts across than speaking in person.
10	I hope my explanation got the main idea across to everyone in the meeting this morning.