get to
Present Participle
getting to
Past Tense
got to
Past Participle
got/gotten to
1
to affect someone emotionally, particularly by making them feel frustrated, angry, or upset
- The heartwarming movie always gets to me, making me tear up every time I watch it.
- His sarcastic remarks can get to anyone after a while.
- Don't let negative comments get to you; stay focused on your goals.
- His constant complaints about the project deadlines really get me to.
- His condescending attitude tends to get to his colleagues.
2
to handle a task when the appropriate time comes
- I have a lot on my plate right now, but I'll get to those emails by the end of the day.
- She knows there are chores to do, and she plans to get to the cleaning after lunch.
- We have a few issues to discuss, and we'll get to them during the team meeting.
- Don't worry about the paperwork; I'll get to it as soon as I finish this project.
- The repairs are necessary, and I promise I'll get to fixing the leaky faucet this weekend.