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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
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when you get to/come to know him

He looks shy, but actually, when you get to/come to know him, he is very funny and easygoing.

Do get to and come to in the above sample convey a similar idea? Thanks.
  

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Angliholic He looks shy, but actually, when you get to/come to know him, he is very funny and easygoing. Do get to and come to in the above sample convey a similar idea? Thanks.

— Hoa Thai

  • Angliholic He looks shy, but actually, when you get to/come to know him, he is very funny and easygoing.
  • Do get to and come to in the above sample convey a similar idea?
  • Thanks.
  • Hi, They convey similar idea.
  • However, I feel come is more active than get .
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AngliholicHe looks shy, but actually, when you get to/come to know him, he is very funny and easygoing.

Do get to and come to in the above sample convey a similar idea? Thanks.
Hi,

They convey similar idea. However, I feel come is more active than get . Come shows more desire; get is neutral (i.e., weaker).
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Hoa Thai
AngliholicHe looks shy, but actually, when you get to/come to know him, he is very funny and easygoing.

Do get to and come to in the above sample convey a similar idea? Thanks.

Hi,

They convey similar idea. However, I feel come is more active than get . Come shows more desire;
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AngliholicBy the say, is Hoa Thai your real name? It sounds very Asian. For curiosity's sake, would you break something on it to me?
Asian I am!
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Hoa Thai
AngliholicBy the say, is Hoa Thai your real name? It sounds very Asian. For curiosity's sake, would you break something on it to me?
Asian I am!
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I am curious. Why do you ask?

I am not a native English speaker. I've taught Vietnamese to foreigners for many years in Saigon.

Best,
Hoa Thai
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Hoa ThaiI am curious. Why do you ask?

I am not a native English speaker. I've taught Vietnamese to foreigners for many years in Saigon.

Best,
Hoa Thai

Thanks,

You seem to have the English instinct of a native speaker.
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AngliholicYou seem to have the English instinct of a native speaker.
A native speaker like Mike Tyson? I'm just kidding! I understand what you mean.
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Thanks, Hoa Thai.

Best regards,

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