“Get it over with”: idiom meaning.

Get it over with
When you “get it over with” you do something quickly because it might be unpleasant and you want to finish it as soon as possible.

Other examples of “get it over with” idiom in a sentence

  • I’ll go first. I just want to get it over with.
  • Let’s do it quickly so we can get it over with.
  • Let’s just get it over with. What do you want?

“Get it over with”: use in context explanation

Richard is at the doctor’s to have his blood taken for a routine blood test. He looks scared and says he is terrified of needles. The doctor waits for him to be ready but slowly starts losing his patience and wants to get it over with and call the next patient.