get something over with

Language:

Meanings:

1.
USUKAustraliaCanadaneutral
- To complete or finish an action, task, or event.
2.
USUKinformalidiomatic
- To do or undergo an unpleasant or undesirable task as soon as possible so that it is finished and no longer a concern.

Examples:

EN: Richard, darling, can I get something over with?
ES: Richard, ¿puedo comentarte algo?
EN: I wanted to get something over with...
ES: Quería quitarme algo de encima...
ID: Aku ingin memberikan sesuatu ...
EN: Now? - The quicker you get something over with, the less of a deal it becomes in your mind.
ES: Cuanto antes lo superes, menos te comerás la cabeza.

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