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[Grammar] He is getting over

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Can I use "get over" meaning "recover" without an object?
He had an accident last week but now he is getting over.
 
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In addition, you get over a cold or an illness, but not an accident. At least, in my experience.
 
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Barb_D said:
In addition, you get over a cold or an illness, but not an accident. At least, in my experience.
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Or you can get over some emotional strain, such as a breakup with your (boy/girl)friend or a death of somebody close to you.
 
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