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Had something done vs get something done?

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  1. Had something done vs get something done?
  2. When to use Get or have?
  3. Can we get or can we have?
  4. Where did you get it done meaning?
  5. What does it mean to get something done?
  6. What is the verb form of have something done?
  7. How do you get someone to do something?
  8. What does it mean to do something for someone?

Had something done vs get something done?

"Got it done" usually means that the speaker carried the action himself. "Had it done" almost always means that someone else had done it on the speaker's behalf.

When to use Get or have?

We use have to give someone the responsibility to do something. We use get to persuade somebody to do something.

Can we get or can we have?

It may sound too informal but is correct. In many cases, the verbs 'have' and 'get' are interchangeable in meaning, but not in this one.

Where did you get it done meaning?

This phrase means to pay someone to do something for you.

What does it mean to get something done?

  • To have / get something done means that someone does something for you. I didn’t do the inspection. The mechanic did. That’s why I used this phrase. “I need to get my hair cut soon.” “Shall we have a new security system installed?”

What is the verb form of have something done?

  • Have + object + past participle (have something done)We usually use 'have something done' when we are talking about paying someone to do something for us. It's often used for services. The form is 'subject + have + object + past participle'.

How do you get someone to do something?

  • Get someone to do something (get + person + to + infinitive)Finally, we can also use the construction 'get + someone + to + infinitive'. Again, this means that you cause the other person to do the action, maybe by paying them to do it, or by asking them to do it, or by persuading them to do it.

What does it mean to do something for someone?

  • To have / get something done means that someone does something for you. I didn’t do the inspection.