Related and Similar Terms
- Move on: To start to continue after an interruption, disturbance, or setback.
- Synonyms: Progress, Continue, Advance
- Antonyms: Cling, Dwell, Obsess
- Bounce back: Recover from a setback.
- Synonyms: Rebound, Revive, Recuperate
- Antonyms: Relapse, Deteriorate
- Water under the bridge: Past events that are no longer important.
- Synonyms: In the past, Ancient history
- Antonyms: Fresh wounds, Current affairs
Humor-Filled Quotes
- “Changes are scary, but you know what’s scarier? Being stuck somewhere you don’t belong. So, get over it, champ!” – 📢 Motivational Monster
- “The only exercise some people get is the jump to conclusions, leap to assumptions, and the usual daily exercise of getting over it!” – 😜 Laughing Larry
Proverbs
- “Time heals all wounds.” – Classic ancient wisdom, undeniably true, but remember: time sometimes needs a nudge!
- “When one door closes, another opens.” – This one comes with a free doormat shouting “Welcome!”
References in Literature, Movies, and Songs
- Books
- “Eat Pray Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert: A best-seller that truly embraces the essence of ‘getting over it’ through travel and self-discovery.
- Movies
- Get Over It (2001): A romantic comedy-drama featuring teen angst and the journey of getting over heartbreak.
- Songs
- “Get Over It” by OK Go: An energetic anthem pushing you towards moving on.
Inspirational Thought
“Get over it.” Simple? Yes. Easy? Not always. Necessary for growth and happiness? Absolutely. Embrace the bumps and jumps along the path of life; they only make your journey more interesting.
### Which phrase advises someone to stop worrying and move on?
- [x] Get over it
- [ ] Dance on the moon
- [ ] Eat spaghetti with a fork
- [ ] Paint the roses red
> **Explanation:** "Get over it" is a phrase commonly used to advise someone to stop worrying about something and move on. The others are whimsically fun but unrelated.
### Which phrases mean the same as 'Get over it'?
- [x] Bounce back
- [x] Move on
- [ ] Lay like broccoli
- [x] Water under the bridge
> **Explanation:** "Bounce back," "Move on," and "Water under the bridge" all carry similar connotations of recovery or moving past an issue. "Lay like broccoli" is definitely not in the same category!
### True or False: The idiom 'Get over it' began appearing in common usage around the 1990s.
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** Correct, "Get over it" started being popularly used as a slang imperative around the 1990s, though its underpinnings date back even further.
### Which song encourages letting go and moving forward?
- [ ] Rocks and Sand
- [ ] Swirling Teacups
- [x] Get Over It by OK Go
- [ ] Marshmallow Cloud
> **Explanation:** "Get Over It" by OK Go is an upbeat song that suggests listeners to let go and move past their struggles.
Until next time, carry these words with you: “Emotions may not always be small and attainable pieces of art, but painting over the cracks can often add style to strength.” -Ella Witte-Words
