0
Johner Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Get it stopped/to stop

Hi,

Short one;

1. Get that train stopped. / Have that train stopped.


2. Get that train to stop. / Have that train stop.


Are both OK with exactly the same meaning?

Thanks in advance..
  

Top answer

johner 1. Get that train stopped. / Have that train stopped.

— CalifJim

  • johner 1.
  • Get that train stopped.
  • / Have that train stopped.
  • 2.
  • Get that train to stop.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

3 Answers
0
johner1. Get that train stopped. / Have that train stopped.
2. Get that train to stop. / Have that train stop.
All OK grammatically, but not as idiomatic as the simpler, "Stop that train!"
0
0
CalifJimbut not as idiomatic as the simpler, "Stop that train!" Emotion: smile
Brilliant! See? I couldn't co
0
0
johnerI couldn't come up with that spontaneously.
Don't worry about it. You're still learning. I have the same reaction when I try to express myself in a foreign language. I'm always surprised how easy it is once you have become familiar with the vocabulary and the grammatical patterns available. My teachers always tell me that I'm trying to make things mo
0

Related Questions