1. I would like to know the meaning of "get". (as a result of which they can “get you.)
2. I wonder why "present continuous" is used in the "are winning".
The credit card companies have figured out how to move your due dates around, shrink your payment time from
30 days to as little as 21 days, and generally keep you confused enough to ensure that you’ll be late paying — as
a result of which they can “get you.” It’s a great business — and the credit card companies are winning.
anonymous 1. I would like to know the meaning of "get". " (I got you.
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anonymous1. I would like to know the meaning of "get". (as a result of which they can “get you.)
get = trick; deceive
This meaning of 'get' is also found in the expression "Gotcha!" (I got you. ~ I tricked you.)
anonymous2. I wonder why "present continuous" is used in the "are winning".
It is an on-going acti