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  1. 16-Apr-2011, 00:37 #1
    wowenglish1
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    Default have/get

    I wonder if there is subtle difference between "1" and "2".
    1. Mother had me clean my room.
    2. Mother got me to clean my room.
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  2. 16-Apr-2011, 02:09 #2
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    Default Re: have/get

    "Got me to" usually implies that she has difficulty getting you to do it.

    After complaining for weeks, my wife finally got me to clean up the basement.
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