get back
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字面意思: to obtain/reach the rear
Use `get back` for returning to places or topics in any everyday or professional conversation.
15秒了解
- Use it to say you are returning to a place.
- Use it to resume a task or a conversation.
- It is more natural than using the word 'return'.
意思
When you return to a place you were before, or when you resume an activity after a break.
关键例句
3 / 6Returning home from work
I usually get back around 6 PM.
I usually return around 6 PM.
Ending a break at the office
Lunch is over, I need to get back to work.
Lunch is over, I need to return to work.
Texting a friend while busy
I'm in a meeting, I'll get back to you later!
I'll reply to you later!
文化背景
The phrase is a staple of the 'hustle' culture in the US and UK, often used to signal productivity. It gained massive pop culture status through the Beatles' hit song 'Get Back,' which encouraged a return to roots. In modern business, 'I'll get back to you' is the universal polite way to buy time.
The 'To' Rule
Always use 'to' if you are mentioning the place or person. 'Get back to work' or 'Get back to Sarah'.
Revenge Alert
Adding 'at' changes everything. 'Get back at him' means you want to hurt someone who hurt you!
15秒了解
- Use it to say you are returning to a place.
- Use it to resume a task or a conversation.
- It is more natural than using the word 'return'.
What It Means
Get back is your go-to phrase for returning. It is simple and friendly. You use it when you return home. You use it when you return to work. It also means returning to a conversation. It feels much more natural than saying return in daily life.
How To Use It
Use it with to for places. Say get back to the office. Use it with from for origins. Say get back from vacation. You can also use it alone. Just say "I need to get back now." It is a phrasal verb. This means the two words work as one unit.
When To Use It
Use it when you finish a trip. Use it when your lunch break ends. It works perfectly for phone calls too. Tell a friend "I will get back to you." This means you will call them later. It is great for texting when you are busy. It shows you are polite but moving fast.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for physical objects. If you borrow a book, do not say "I will get back the book." Instead, say give back. Get back is about your movement or focus. Avoid using it in very stiff legal documents. In those cases, return is safer. Also, do not use it if you never left. That would just be confusing!
Cultural Background
English speakers love efficiency. Get back is shorter and softer than return. In office culture, get back to you is a standard promise. It is the polite way to end a chat. It implies you have important work to do. It is a very active, movement-oriented phrase. It reflects a fast-paced lifestyle.
Common Variations
Get back at means seeking revenge. Be careful with that one! Get back into means starting a hobby again. You might get back into yoga. Get back together is for couples who broke up. If they try again, they get back together. Each small preposition changes the whole story.
使用说明
The phrase is highly versatile and fits almost any situation except for extremely formal legal or academic writing. Be mindful that 'get back' (return) and 'get back at' (revenge) are very different!
The 'To' Rule
Always use 'to' if you are mentioning the place or person. 'Get back to work' or 'Get back to Sarah'.
Revenge Alert
Adding 'at' changes everything. 'Get back at him' means you want to hurt someone who hurt you!
The Polite Brush-off
In the US, 'I'll get back to you' sometimes means 'I'm too busy to talk now.' Don't take it personally!
例句
6I usually get back around 6 PM.
I usually return around 6 PM.
Describes a daily routine of returning home.
Lunch is over, I need to get back to work.
Lunch is over, I need to return to work.
Shows a transition from resting to working.
I'm in a meeting, I'll get back to you later!
I'll reply to you later!
A common way to say you will call or text back.
Get back here with my shoe, Sparky!
Return here with my shoe!
Used as a command to stop someone/something from leaving.
They decided to get back together after a year.
They decided to date again after a year.
Specific variation for romantic relationships.
We expect to get back from the conference on Friday.
We expect to return from the conference on Friday.
Clear communication about travel plans.
自我测试
Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence.
I need to get back ___ my desk before the boss sees me.
We use 'get back to' when referring to a specific destination or task.
What does this sentence mean?
I'll get back to you on that question tomorrow.
'Get back to someone' means you will contact them with more information later.
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视觉学习工具
Formality of 'Get Back'
Used with friends and family.
When do you get back?
Standard office communication.
I'll get back to you soon.
Use 'return' instead for high-level documents.
Please return to the lobby.
Where to use 'Get Back'
Physical Return
Getting back home.
Communication
Getting back to an email.
Relationships
Getting back together.
Tasks
Getting back to studying.
常见问题
10 个问题Yes, but 'get back' is much more common in speaking. You would say I'll get back home but write The passenger returned home in a story.
Usually, no. Use get (something) back. For example: I need to get my book back.
It means the person will reply later once they have more information. It's a very professional way to say 'I'm working on it.'
Not at all! It is neutral. However, shouting Get back! can be a warning for someone to move away from danger.
You use 'from'. Example: I just got back from Italy yesterday.
Yes, use 'get back into'. Example: I want to get back into painting.
The past tense is got back. Example: We got back late last night.
Yes, it is fine. For example: I will get back to you with my references.
It means to start focusing again after being distracted. Let's get back on track with the meeting.
Yes! It is a very common phrase used after a busy or difficult time. Life is finally getting back to normal.
相关表达
return
The formal version of get back.
come back
To return to the speaker's current location.
head back
To start the journey of returning.
circle back
To discuss a topic again later (business jargon).
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