Have and Get

In general, we use the verb "have" with things we possess and the verb "get" meaning "to receive something". However, there are many different words that combine with "have or get" to make common expressions called collocations. Here are some of the most common "have or get" combinations.

Decide between "have" or "get", sometimes the verb needs to be conjugated or put in the infinitive or gerund form.

1. I don't care how much it costs! -- Get me to the airport as fast as you can!
2. I'd really like -- to get fit, I just can't find the time.
3. Waiter: Would you like something to drink? Customer: Yes, I -- 'll have a diet root beer.
4. No, no, you are my dinner guest tonight. Let me -- get the check.
5. Can you wait for ten minutes? I need -- to have a rest.
6. This computer is so frustrating! I -- 've been having problems ever since I bought it.
7. Linda seems to be -- having second thoughts about her new job.
8. Frank really isn't so bad once you -- get to know him.
9. That's a beautiful new blouse! Where did you -- get it?
10. I hope you -- are having a good time tonight.

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