Amanda & Daisy: A Friend in Need?
Episode 12: At Last, the Truth!

Amanda: I'm just not getting through to you, Daisy! The truth is that I ignored Johnny because I was on a date with MY NEW BOYFRIEND!!!



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Get through to

Meaning: If you get through to someone, it means that you explain yourself clearly so that they understand what you are saying.

Grammar: This phrasal verb must be followed by an object. The verb can not be separated from its particles.

Joanne got through to the kids.
Joanne got through to them.

Example sentence: I had a long conversation with John after lunch, and I think I got through to him.
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Synonyms: explain, make someone understand, make something clear, clarify
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