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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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was stolen

A: Why didn't you return my calls?

B: My cell phone was stolen/got stolen.

Which is correct? What's the difference?
Thanks.
  

Top answer

Both are correct. was stolen is in a very slightly higher register, to my ear. got is quite idiomatic here, however, as got is often used with misfortunes: got hurt, got broken, got torn, got damaged, got ruined, etc.

— CalifJim

  • Both are correct.
  • was stolen is in a very slightly higher register, to my ear.
  • got is quite idiomatic here, however, as got is often used with misfortunes: got hurt, got broken, got torn, got damaged, got ruined, etc.
  • CJ
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Both are correct. was stolen is in a very slightly higher register, to my ear.
got is quite idiomatic here, however, as got is often used with misfortunes: got hurt, got broken, got torn, got damaged, got ruined, etc.
CJ
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CalifJimas got is often used with misfortunes:
Thanks, CJ.
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