"get to do something"

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Hello everybody! I am new to this forum and I firstly wanted to say hi!

Well, my question is about the phrase "get to do something". I seem to be using it very often in applications. Example: "I really like this organization as you get to meet new people". Is it ok to use it? Can you please help me with another phrase similiar in meanin to it?

Thanks in Advance,

okgoo

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

Hello, okgoo - and welcome to English Forums.

'Get to do' = have the opportunity to do. My definition can be used as a more formal alternative, but 'get to do' can be used in most circumstances.

Anonymous · Answer

Hi Okgoo,

The structure is perfectly acceptable, at least in casual/informal/spoken English. Perhaps I wouldn't use it in formal writing; though, I cannot really think of a formal alternative with the same meaning.

Anders :-)

Okgoo · Answer

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Okgoo · Answer

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CalifJim · Answer

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