I've just got + object + to + verb

Hi,

Yes.

Clive

CliveHi,

Yes.

Clive

Do you see it as being about necessity, or is it about possession?

No. Why waste time telling someone you're about to put on your coat? Just put the **** thing on and cut the chatter.

But I might say:

1. I've just got this email to write, and then I'll, etc.

MrP

MrPedanticNo. Why waste time telling someone you're about to put on your coat? Just put the **** thing on and cut the chatter.

Focus is on: I've just got + object + to + verb

But I might say:

1. I've just got this email to write, and then I'll, etc.

Thanks.

MrP

Hi,

I've just got my coat to put on and I'll be right with you.

I interpreted this as the speaker being in another room.

Typically, I'm standing by the door with my car-keys in my hand, ready to go out, and my wife is calling to me from the bedroom. Usually, it means I have to stand there for another 15 minutes.

<Typically, I'm standing by the door with my car-keys in my hand, ready to go out, and my wife is calling to me from the bedroom. Usually, it means I have to stand there for another 15 minutes.

My response was more appropriate than I realized.

MrP

Hi,

I think the infinitive is the modifier of the noun here: 'my coat to put on', 'the day to remember', 'some job to do', 'years to come',&c.

Anyway, infinitive is the name of a purpose.

Regards,

Slava

Hello Schetin

Do you mean the infinitive expresses purpose, in this structure?

MrP

Hello MrP,

Not exactly. It shows the direction. The infinitive tends to point ahead, so to say.