G2. Given (that) / Get the most out of / Get back to SB / Get to work, Get off work

1. given (that) 

: used to indicate something that is being assumed or considered

: "given" can be used to make assumptions or consider circumstances that may affect a situation or decision

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ex) Given his age, he is remarkably active.

ex) It was surprising the government was re-elected, given that they had raised taxes so much.

ex) Given this asymmetry in representation, you might expect the interests of import-competing industries to predominate in practically everything we could produce here, leading to high levels of protection.

ex) Given the current economic climate, we must take more conservative measures in our spending.

ex) Given the uncertainty in the market, it would be prudent to delay our product launch.

ex) We could greatly benefit from partnering with a local firm, given the regulatory complexities in that region.

 

cf) Given the choice between A and B
ex) When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind.
ex) Given the choice between buying a house and a business, I would choose buying a house.
ex) Given the choice between higher wages or longer vacations, I would definitely choose the latter. 

2. get the most out of 
: to achieve the greatest output of work, effort, production, etc., out of sb or sth.
: "Get the most out of" is a phrase used to mean 'to gain the maximum advantage or benefit from something'. It refers to the idea of optimizing resources, whether it's time, money, people, technology, or any other factor.

ex) I really want you to get the most out of your college experience, so I think you should consider participating in more 
activities on campus.
ex) You will need to make wise investments if you want to get the most out of your money. 
ex) To get the most out of our team's skills and talent, we should ensure tasks are properly delegated based on each person's strengths.
ex) To get the most out of this collaboration, clear communication and aligned goals are key.

ex) By revising our production processes, we can get the most out of our available resources and reduce waste.

 

3. get back to SB
: to reply to sb or contact them again by letter or by telephone.

ex) I'll find out and get back to you.
ex) I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
ex) They never got back to me about my order.

4. get to work / get off work
(1) **Get to work**: This phrase means to start working. It can be used both literally (to refer to the start of the workday) or figuratively (to indicate that someone should start focusing on a task). Here are some examples:
   - I usually get to work at 9 a.m. every morning.
   - We have a lot to accomplish today, so let's get to work.
   - Once I get to work, I first check my emails before starting on my tasks for the day.
   - She gets to work by 8 a.m.

   - Most of us use public transport to get to work.

(2)  **Get off work**: This phrase means to finish working, typically at the end of a workday. It refers to the moment when you stop your job duties and leave your workplace. Here are some examples:
   - I usually get off work around 6 p.m.
   - I'll call you as soon as I get off work.
   - Do you want to grab dinner after you get off work?

   - He prefers getting off work early to a high annual salary.
   - Could you get off work early tomorrow?