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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

She just wants to get it done

Hi teachers,

1. I've heard "get it done" and "get things done". Are they the same?

2. Does "she just wants to get it / things done" carry a bit of negative and scarastic comment?

Thank you.

Tinanam
  

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1. "it" refers to a single task or activity; "things" refers to tasks or activities in general. 2.

— Mr Wordy

  • 1.
  • "it" refers to a single task or activity; "things" refers to tasks or activities in general.
  • 2.
  • Not especially.
  • Almost anything can be said sarcastically, but this expression is not notably prone to it.
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1. "it" refers to a single task or activity; "things" refers to tasks or activities in general.

2. Not especially. Almost anything can be said sarcastically, but this expression is not notably prone to it.
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Hi Mr. Wordy,

Thank you for your help on this topic.

Tinanam
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