you get

phrase

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

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Can you get arrested for blocking, covering or otherwise tampering with surveillance equipment in California? — Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Skip digging, rolling, or visible panty lines — the best seamless underwear should practically disappear once you get dressed. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 That begins with knowing what your monthly costs will be if you get started now. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 Stick to black or other dark shades, which tend to conceal a braless silhouette better than lighter colors—especially in bright sunlight or if you get caught in the rain. — Julia Guerra, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for you get

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of you get was in 1898

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you get
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“You get.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/you%20get. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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