'I get it' vs. 'I got it' - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jul 6, 2012 · 16 This is the usage to which I prescribe: I get it now (that you have explained it more clearly) I got it the first time (, there was no need to repeat yourself). Most people aren't …
Meaning of 'Get this' - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Sep 26, 2016 · The imperative Get this generally introduces a statement that is expected to be surprising or impressive in some way. In this particular context, it means approximately pay …
What does “get to （be）” mean in these sentences?
May 15, 2020 · What does "get to be 89","get to say" mean in the above context? I guess it means "become", but I am not sure. and I need some simple examples in plain English of …
What is the main difference between obtain, get, and fetch?
Apr 25, 2018 · Get is the one that could be used most generally, and any time you go from not having something to having it, you could say you 'got' it. I got an A in my report. Can you go to …
Meaning of "get to it" in context - English Language Learners …
Jul 30, 2021 · I'm puzzled by the use of the phrase "get to something" in a specific context. I know its basic meaning and have searched for information for example here. The …
Comparing differences of "be/get" and "will be/will get"
Apr 10, 2018 · The word get is used in your examples in the sense of become. First, to be confused with something is an unusual expression. We are more often confused by or about a …
expressions - Origin of "I get that" vs "I get it" - English Language ...
Jan 16, 2018 · Contrast that with "I get it" which has been around for as long as I can remember. Both phrases generally mean "I understand", although "I get that" is usually used as an …
Meaning of "Get it? Got it? Good." - English Language & Usage …
Aug 31, 2017 · Get It-Got It-Good was a British children's TV quiz show back in 1967, as per that IMDB link. Here's a written instance from the Radio Times, when it was scheduled after the far …
differences - Get hold of, get ahold of, get a hold of - English ...
The three variations of this expression exist and are acceptable. The meaning actually depends on what follows of, so get hold/ahold of someone means communicate with/reach someone …
Is it "get" or "gets" in "Nobody move and nobody get(s) hurt"?
The ambiguity in this question makes it slightly interesting because "Nobody get hurt." is a perfectly grammatical command.