Recovering from illness B1
Talking about getting better after being unwell.
get over — recover fromA: Are you still upset about the exam?
B: Not really, I think I'm starting to get over it.
pull through B2 — survive illness or crisisA: Do you think the team can pull through after losing their star player?
B: If they stay focused and support each other, I believe they can.
bounce back B2 — recoverA: I heard your business had a tough year.
B: Yeah, but we managed to bounce back and things are looking up now.
Back on your feet
Jo: You sound much better than last week!
Sam: I am, thanks. It took me ages to get over that flu.
Jo: I'm not surprised — you were really poorly.
Sam: I know. I'm just glad to be bouncing back at last.
After the operation
Jo: How's your dad doing after the surgery?
Sam: Much better. For a while we weren't sure he'd pull through.
Jo: That must have been so frightening.
Sam: It was. But he's home now and getting stronger every day.