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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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Hi, which is correct- "when you get the chance" or "when you get a chance" ?
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Hi, which is correct- "when you get the chance" or "when you get a chance" ? Call me when you get the chance. Call me when you get a chance.

— Clive

  • Hi, which is correct- "when you get the chance" or "when you get a chance" ?
  • Call me when you get the chance.
  • Call me when you get a chance.
  • There's often very little difference intended if any, but the specific article in #1 makes it sound to me slightly more urgent.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,

which is correct- "when you get the chance" or "when you get a chance" ?

Call me when you get the chance.

Call me when you get a chance.

There's often very little difference intended if any, but the specific article in #1 makes it sound to me slightly more urgent.

Best wishes, Clive
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