1.
Overcome, surmount, as in We have finally gotten over our biases. "Late 1600s"
2.
Recover from, as in I just got over the flu, or I hope the children get over their parents' divorce quickly. [c. 1700] This usage sometimes appears as
get over it, as on a bumper sticker following the 1992 presidential election: "Bush Lost, Get Over It."
3.
Also,
get over with. Complete, have done with, especially something unpleasant. For example, When I finally got the proofreading over, I was ready for a day off, or I'm glad to get all that dental work over with. It also is put as
get it over with, as in I might as well sign the check and get it over with. The first usage dates from the late 1800s, the second from the
early 1800s.
Get Over It may refer to:
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