"get you" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} get you
  1. (UK) An expression of encouragement, commonly used sarcastically. Tags: UK Related terms: good for you
    Sense id: en-get_you-en-phrase-2IaCvyhr Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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