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  1. 06-Dec-2011, 10:58 #1
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    Hi

    I watched a movie and this girl says 'i gotta get going and i'll finish the drink'...something like that. does get going here means i want to go to the toilet also?

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    Default Re: get going

    It means "I have to go" or "I need to say goodbye".
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    Default Re: get going

    Quote Originally Posted by sebayanpendam View Post
    Hi

    I watched a movie and this girl says 'i gotta get going and i'll finish the drink'...something like that. does 'get going' here means 'i want to go to the toilet also'?
    Why have you stopped using capital letters where appropriate?
    Context is important. Please provide enough for us to be able to deal effectively with your question.
    Your thread title should include all or part of the word/phrase being discussed.
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