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What does get across mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word get across? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive, intransitive) To cross; to move from one side (of something) to the other, literally or figuratively.
  2. (transitive) To make an idea evident; to successfully explain a thought or feeling; put over.
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Now, while there were a lot of interruptions, each side did have a chance to get across their bottom line.
He wanted something heightened, very stylized, and a sense of twisted kink to get across his message.
One of the key messages we try to get across to our readers is the importance of managing debts.
Sweeping shots and crazy angles seem to add to the tense, built-up vibe the movie is trying to get across.
I wasn't breathing fire in every scene, but I wanted to get across that he was a psychotic.
Anyhoo, what I'm trying to get across is that this mag is harder to get hold of than a jellied eel.

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