I've been to get the mail
At an employment agency
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Clerk: Yes, what type or kind or sort of work have you done before?
Man: Well, I’ve worked with Frankie, Frankie Stone.
Clerk: Previous employer, Frankie Stone. What have you done for Frankie Stone?
Well, I've typed her letters, I've answered her telephone, I've taken messages,
I've been to get the mail and I've filed her reports and her bills.
Clerk: So, you've done office work.
Man: Yes, I have.
Clerk: You've been a secretary.
Man: Yes, I have.
Clerk: Well, that's good experience. Are you looking for another secretarial job?
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I've been to get the mail and ...
1- What does "get the mail" mean?
2- What does "get" mean in this sentence?
Does it mean"obtain" or does it mean "receive" or does it mean "bring" or something else?
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I've been to get the mail and ... 1- What does " get the mail " mean? go and find the mail and bring back the mail (if there is any mail) 2- What does " get " mean in this sentence?
- I've been to get the mail and ...
- 1- What does " get the mail " mean?
- go and find the mail and bring back the mail (if there is any mail) 2- What does " get " mean in this sentence?
- Does it mean"obtain" or does it mean "receive" or does it mean "bring" or something else?
- go and find and bring back [the mail (if there is any mail)] We don't often use this word, but a synonym of 'get' in this meaning is 'fetch'.
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