get across

verb4

1. •
   To cross; to move from one side (of something) to the other, literally or figuratively.

   • In heavy rain, the cavalry couldn't get across the river.
   • It's impossible to get across with all checkpoints closed.
2. •
   To make an idea evident; to successfully explain a thought or feeling; put over.

   • I couldn't get across to the board this simple economic fact.
   • Better organized writing helps to get the point across.
3. •
   (slang) To annoy (someone); to get on someone's bad side.
4. •
   (slang, old-fashioned) To succeed; to do well.