get one over on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of put one over.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “get one over on” mean?
Synonym of put one over.
Is “get one over on” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.