Example sentences of "to get [adv] on the [adj] " in BNC.

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1 What appears to be a mortar explosion close by causes the column to get down on the flooded ground .
2 to get down on the other platform and to wave ,
3 To get in on the educational field one must parrot the latest jargon even if it is rejected by ‘ one ’ .
4 But good work by Thorneycroft allowed Baldwin to get away on the left and , though Liley kicked a third penalty goal for the Tigers , Northampton 's challenge continues .
5 The French believed that as smugglers in rowing boats constantly managed to get ashore on the English coast , an invasion fleet , given a favourable southerly wind and a calm , dark night , should be able to do the same , and hoped to use some of these clandestine sailors as pilots .
6 Try to get off on the right foot ? ’
7 That would be the end of any engagements elsewhere , just when he was beginning to get back on the international circuit .
8 But it 's nice to get back on the right tracks and now we have to keep it up against Stockport on Tuesday .
9 The estranged wife of the Marquis of Blandford says he 's making a real effort to get back on the straight and narrow .
10 STUART RIPLEY could hardly wait to get back on the Ayresome Park pitch but , once there , was glad to get off again , writes David Alexander .
11 Neil Graham has always held a high position of Gold Blade , who will be backed to get back on the winning trail in the Conquest Cup .
12 ‘ It is important for everyone to roll up their sleeves and fight to get back on the winning trail . ’
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