expressing intent to convey information effectively

to ensure that a message is received and comprehended by others, often under challenging conditions such as linguistic differences or complex topics.

when explaining technical concepts, overcoming language barriers during presentations, or delivering instructions where misunderstanding could cause problems.

professional settings (meetings, reports), academic environments (lectures, papers), everyday conversations when clarity of point matters.

get across

get across

the message, the importance/value, your specific point being communicated

• clearly
• successfully
• effectively
• despite difficulties

• communicate
• convey
• impart

using ‘to somewhere’ instead of a recipient (e.g., *get across to city), omitting object when meaning is literal crossing rather than conveying.

put across, convey, communicate clearly; note that ‘physically cross’ as in river is a separate idiomatic usage with different nuance.

Cognates or similar phrasing from other languages may lead learners to interpret the phrase literally (crossing a physical barrier) if not aware of its figurative use for communication.

• none

emphasizes overcoming barriers such as language differences, cultural gaps, or complex content, implying effort and clarity are required.

used to signal intentionality about making sure understanding occurs, often paired with confidence cues like tone adjustments or repetition.

get across

This chunk is a phrasal verb that emphasizes the successful transmission of information, often in challenging circumstances.

get the point across