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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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You got to move out.

Hi all, please what is the meaning of the "get to move out" phrase? Its' more like you must or you should? And why is the past tense used? thanks a lot!
  

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Anonymous what is the meaning of the "get to move out" phrase? You got to move out (casual) You must move out. You get to move out (informal) = You have the opportunity to move out.

  • Anonymous what is the meaning of the "get to move out" phrase?
  • You got to move out (casual) You must move out.
  • You get to move out (informal) = You have the opportunity to move out.
  • Anonymous Its' more like you must or you should?
  • Yes.
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Anonymouswhat is the meaning of the "get to move out" phrase?
You got to move out (casual) You must move out.
You get to move out(informal) = You have the opportunity to move out.
AnonymousIts' more like you must or you should?
Yes.
AnonymousAnd why is the past tense used?
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The correct tense is Present Perfect, ie You've got to move out. It means that you must move out.
People learning English don't always hear the underlined part.
And poorly educated native speakers sometime don't say it, and instead use Simple Past tense.
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CliveAnd poorly educated native speakers sometime don't say it, and instead use Simple Past tense.
Saying this:
You gotta move out!

or:
Ya gotta move out!
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Absolutely amazing explanation! thank you very to all!

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