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Meaning of get to meet
Please explain the meaning of "get" in this context?
When do we get to meet your sister?
Jan 21, 2018 2:06 PM
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"When do we get to meet your sister?"
In this context, "get" means "to have the opportunity to"
It is a common usage in english! Another example is the expression "get to know (someone)", which means "to be able/ have the opportunity to know a person"
"Im looking forward to getting to know your mom!"
"You just won't believe it! I finally got to meet my sister's friend."
"What do you do when you want to get to know someone? Well, you know, sometimes I just go out at night and try to make some friends!"
These are some examples! Hope I've helped you!
January 21, 2018
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The phrasal verb get to is very common in English.
The meaning of ‘Get’ in this sentence means have the opportunity to meet.
January 21, 2018
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It means 'have the opportunity to meet'.
It's a very common use of 'get'.
January 21, 2018
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