"Got" is a short word. It doesn't take up much space or require much typing, but it usually adds NOTHING when combined with "have," "has" or "ve." (Sometimes the "have," "has" or "ve" is merely implied, not said.)
Sometimes, "got" is perfect English, but it seems to be imperfect more often.
The sloppy "got" is pervasive. It has invaded music, television, movies, advertising, government, food, clothing -- even religion. "Got" often makes the speaker or writer seem like a semi-literate hillbilly, ghetto-dweller or recent immigrant.
The sloppy "got" is pervasive. It has invaded music, television, movies, advertising, government, food, clothing -- even religion. "Got" often makes the speaker or writer seem like a semi-literate hillbilly, ghetto-dweller or recent immigrant.
Think carefully before you use "got."
Does it add anything important to the following?
I've got to go.
You've got a friend in Pennsylvania.
I've got your six.
America has got your six
I've got you, babe.
I've got you, babe.
You've got me.
You got me.
I got it.
He got game.
America's got talent.
She's got what it takes.
As sloppy English becomes more widespread, it seems normal and acceptable. That's a shame.
As sloppy English becomes more widespread, it seems normal and acceptable. That's a shame.

That's wonderful, but it's sloppy English, and it's unnecessarily sloppy.
(below) Sadly, even a book for prospective teachers got it wrong.
(below) But some farmers got it right. HURRAY!

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