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Train Posted 23 years ago
Grammar

Which is correct?

Which of the following sentences is correct?

I got me a new coat, too.

I got a new coat for me, too.
  

Top answer

e. slang). The second one is the *** standard form.

— Raul

  • e.
  • slang).
  • The second one is the *** standard form.
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The first one is possible only in non-standard English settings (i.e. slang). The second one is the *** standard form.
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Wouldn't you say "I got myself a new coat" ( reflexive pronoun) instead of "I got me a new coat".
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Yes; "I got myself a new coat" - But as Raul said, the first is slang(ish)! - (American slang)
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