Phrasal Verb: Get back
English Meaning: Retrieve; harm someone who harmed you
Hindi Meaning: वापस लेना; बदला लेना
The phrasal verb “get back” refers to retrieving something or returning to a place, and it can also mean getting revenge or retribution on someone who has harmed you.
What Does “Get Back” Mean?
“Get back” can have the following meanings:
- Retrieve something
→ वापस लेना - Return to a place
→ लौटना - Harm someone who has harmed you
→ बदला लेना
In Hindi:
- वापस लेना
- लौटना
- बदला लेना
How to Use “Get Back” in Sentences
Example 1: I need to get back my book from the library.
Hindi: मुझे अपनी किताब लाइब्रेरी से वापस लेनी है।
Example 2: I’ll get back to you once I have more information.
Hindi: मैं आपको वापस संपर्क करूंगा जब मुझे अधिक जानकारी मिलेगी।
Example 3: She got back at him for spreading rumors about her.
Hindi: उसने उसके बारे में अफवाह फैलाने का बदला लिया।
Example 4: After the meeting, I plan to get back to my office.
Hindi: मीटिंग के बाद, मैं अपने कार्यालय लौटने की योजना बना रहा हूँ।
Example 5: It’s hard to get back on track after such a long break.
Hindi: इतने लंबे ब्रेक के बाद फिर से ट्रैक पर लौटना मुश्किल है।
Common Mistakes When Using “Get Back”
❌ Incorrect: I will get back my keys at home.
✅ Correct: I will get back my keys at home.
(It’s common to use “get back” for retrieving items or returning to a place.)
❌ Incorrect: He wanted to get back for her in a bad way.
✅ Correct: He wanted to get back at her in a bad way.
(“Get back at” is used when referring to revenge.)
Questions for Test
- What does “get back” mean when used in the context of retrieving something?
- Translate: “I need to get back to my previous routine.”
- How can “get back” be used when talking about revenge?
- What’s the opposite of “get back” when referring to returning to a place?
- Can “get back” be used in the context of relationships?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can “get back” be used to refer to getting something back that was lost?
Yes, “get back” is commonly used to refer to retrieving lost or borrowed items.
Does “get back” always involve revenge?
No, “get back” can also mean returning to a place or retrieving something, not always revenge.
Is “get back” informal?
It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, though the phrase “get back at someone” typically carries a more informal tone.
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