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Mr. Tom Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Got laid up

Hi

Is this expression common in AmE?

I got laid up for five days with fever.

Thanks,

Tom

  

Top answer

Sounds OK to me. It's not un common.

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  • Sounds OK to me.
  • It's not un common.
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Sounds OK to me. It's not uncommon.

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Mr. TomI got laid up for five days with fever.

We really don't use this expression much anymore. It is old-fashioned.

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Mr. TomI got was laid up for five days with fever.

You have my take on it above. I don't think I've ever heard the version with 'got'.

CJ

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