You can soon get this done!

Get something done = have something done

A This means someone makes sure something is done, but does not do it personally.
B ‘Get’ can also mean making sure something is done which is necessary, but not very enjoyable or convenient.
C It can also mean something unfortunate happens through no fault of one’s own.
D ‘Get’ is used in association with dressing and daily rituals:
To get dressed / changed / undressed / ready / washed / shaved / showered /
E It is used with actions to do with civil commitments:
Get engaged / married / divorced /

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1. [Match]

What meaning do you associate with this use of ‘get’?

Answers for Quiz [1].

  • 1. were delayed (correct)
  • 2. have built / have repaired / have replaced / have mended (correct)
  • 3. put some other clothes on (correct)
  • 4. make sure it’s done (correct)
  • 5. was robbed of (correct)
  • 6. have mended / have repaired (correct)
  • 7. have a quick wash (correct)
  • 8. have cut / have styled / have tinted / have permed (correct)