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Felixxx Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Have \ have got

There two words are the same meaning
If have can replace, why do we still use have got?
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I try to avoid that construction for the very reason you point out. It is very common, but I believe it shouldn't be used in formal writing.

— Philip

  • I try to avoid that construction for the very reason you point out.
  • It is very common, but I believe it shouldn't be used in formal writing.
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I try to avoid that construction for the very reason you point out. It is very common, but I believe it shouldn't be used in formal writing.
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It is found in all kinds of writing in Britain, formal included.
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