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Tinanam0102 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Do the expressions mean the same?

Hi teachers,

I've seen expressions below:

1. I'll get to it.

2. I'll get on it.

3. I'm on it.

4. I'll get it over with.

5. Let's get over it with.

Do they mean the same thing, "right away"? Is it "get to" or "get on"?

Thank you.

Tinanam
  

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1. I'll get to it. -- I'll attend to it or reach it (at some unspecified future time).

— Mr Wordy

  • 1.
  • I'll get to it.
  • -- I'll attend to it or reach it (at some unspecified future time).
  • Often implies that there are other things to be done first, so whatever it is may have to wait.
  • 2.
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1. I'll get to it. -- I'll attend to it or reach it (at some unspecified future time). Often implies that there are other things to be done first, so whatever it is may have to wait.

2. I'll get on it. -- I'll attend to it (usually promptly).

3. I'm on it. -- I'm attending to it now, or will start immediately.

4. I'll get it over with. -- It's not something that I w
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Dear Mr Wordy,

Happy New Year to you. Wishing you a wonderful new start.

Also, thank you for helping me.

Regards,

Tinanam
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