get a result

phrase

British, informal

: to win especially in a soccer match

After several drawn matches, we finally got a result.

Examples of get a result in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That includes Wolves, whose form has picked up considerably under Rob Edwards — only one win but a series of draws, typified by that dramatic fightback at home to Arsenal on Wednesday — so there’s a temptation to go with form here and back Wolves to get a result. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026

Yesterday was a very challenging day for many different reasons, but good to come back and get a result. — Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Oct. 2025

Looking forward, this weekend brings a challenge in the shape of a trip to in-form Napoli and the chance to get a result that could move Juventus back into those Champions League qualification spots. — Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025

Atlético Mineiro play against Athletico Paranaense, if Paranaense win this then Mineiro could face the drop, assuming that Fluminense get a result and Bragantino also do the business. — Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024

The goal was later ruled offside, but Zambia was able to get a result and qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. — Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024

Rhymes for get a result

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