GET PAST is a phrase that can be used to describe the action of overcoming an obstacle or difficulty. The two crossword solutions for this term are ELUDE and EVADE, both of which mean to avoid or escape from something. ELUDE implies that the person is able to outwit or outmaneuver the obstacle, while EVADE implies that the person is able to avoid it by taking a different route. Both words suggest that the person is able to get past the obstacle without actually confronting it.