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Mr. Tom Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Use of "Got done"

Hi

Is the use of "got done" common and natural in such sentences?

A - What's up?
B - Just got done teaching my students.

A - Are you coming with us?
B - No, I just got done cooking and am very tired.

Thanks,

Tom

PS: Which one is better? ...and I am very tired or and am very tired.
  

Top answer

I never hear "got done" used like this In British English. It sounds American to me; hopefully an American member will comment. Mr.

— GPY

  • I never hear "got done" used like this In British English.
  • It sounds American to me; hopefully an American member will comment.
  • Mr.
  • Tom PS: Which one is better?
  • and I am very tired or and am very tired.
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I never hear "got done" used like this In British English. It sounds American to me; hopefully an American member will comment.
Mr. TomPS: Which one is better? ...and I am very tired or and am very tired.
In ordinary conversation it would normally be "... and I'm very tired". "... and am ..." is mostly for written English.
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GPYI never hear "got done" used like this In British English. It sounds American to me; hopefully an American member will comment.
Yes, it is very common in conversational AmE.
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Thanks, GPY and MM.

So, what phrase is used (common) in British English, GPY?

Tom
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I've just finished teaching/cooking.
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