English · Phrasal verb Attested

get under it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To sharply steer the other direction (e.g. to switch from right to left) when backing up in order to align a truck straight on with a loading dock.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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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 under it” mean?

To sharply steer the other direction (e.g. to switch from right to left) when backing up in order to align a truck straight on with a loading dock.

Is “get under it” formal or informal?

get under it is generally slang.

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