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WHEN YOU HAVE A CHANCE vs when you get a chance

Both phrases 'when you have a chance' and 'when you get a chance' are correct and commonly used in English. They can be used interchangeably to courteously request that somebody do something when they are able.
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WHEN YOU HAVE A CHANCE

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to politely ask someone to do something when they have the opportunity.

Examples:

  • Can you please send me the report when you have a chance?
  • Let me know when you have a chance to discuss the project.
  • Could you give me a call when you have a chance?
  • Please review the document when you have a chance.
  • Take a look at the proposal when you have a chance.
  • "When you have a chance" implies a general opportunity that may arise at any time, suggesting a more indefinite or open-ended timeframe.
  • Nov 19, 2020 ... "Call me when you have a chance." "Call me when you get a chance." Longman says they are, yet I usually come across 'get a chance' in movies, so is perhaps ' ...
  • Apr 29, 2023 ... I followed Kafka's advice: "When you have a chance to make a choice, make one that you know you won't regret." I rerolled for Clara! AMA?
  • Nov 2, 2024 ... When you have a chance, please watch the documentary "The remarkable life of Ibelin". It is about Mats Steen, a gamer with a degenerative ...
  • Jul 30, 2024 ... FYI you can visibly see when you have a chance to get Electric Eel ... 1: Make sure you are fishing in a location where you get a good look at the ...
  • 4 days ago ... 134 likes, 4 comments - liziwematloha on November 8, 2024: "The Baking Class ❤️ When you have a chance do join us.".
  • Dec 26, 2002 ... When You Have A Chance........... ; Elliot Thompson. Well-Known Member · #1 ; Wardsweb. Behind The Curtain · #2 ; THOR. Fearless Prophet · #3.
  • Another way to say When You Have A Chance? Synonyms for When You Have A Chance (other words and phrases for When You Have A Chance).
  • Mar 7, 2023 ... What do you do when you have a chance to stop by LA? Besides getting upgraded at Upgrade Labs, you have epic conversations with some great ...
  • Apr 29, 2023 ... Using these Northern Lights tracking apps will help you know when you have a chance to see the beautiful Aurora Borealis.

Alternatives:

  • when you get a chance
  • whenever you have a moment
  • if you have time
  • at your earliest convenience
  • when it's convenient for you

when you get a chance

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to politely ask someone to do something when they have the opportunity.

Examples:

  • Let me know when you get a chance to review the document.
  • Could you please send me the email when you get a chance?
  • When you get a chance, can you give me a call?
  • Please take a look at the proposal when you get a chance.
  • If you get a chance, could you discuss the project with me?
  • May 22, 2024 ... ... it's really dealers choice. "When you get a chance," "When you're free," "Whenever's clever," they all work. Upvote 1. Downvote Reply reply
  • Nov 19, 2020 ... -Call me when you get a chance. Longman says they are, yet I usually come across 'get a chance' in movies, so is perhaps 'get a chance' AE?
  • In contrast, "when you get a chance" conveys a sense of anticipation or expectation that an opportunity will come, often implying the listener should take ...
  • Jul 13, 2023 ... 2458 likes, 34 comments - j_orzol on July 13, 2023: "Smile is the only option when you get a chance to work with @juliakostopoulosphoto".
  • Aug 12, 2022 ... When you get a chance to sing with #EGOT winner @iamjhud it's a good day!!! The Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony winner was in #Boston today ...
  • Mar 19, 2024 ... When you get a chance, Avoid girls who grew up in poverty. Because to her beans are/is a meal for poor people not knowing that it's one of ...
  • Feb 4, 2021 ... What is the difference between these two sentences; "If you get a chance could you do this?" and "When you get a chance could you do this?"? All ...
  • When you get a chance to spend a little time with your mentor, the person who gave you a chance when no one else would, it's priceless. Because of Maria...
  • May 28, 2022 ... Re: Vega 7 (Ryzen Cezanne 5600G) when you get a chance ... Welcome to Folding@Home! Because the CPU and GPU share a path to memory, imbedded GPUs ...
  • When you get a chance to sing with #EGOT winner @iamjhud it's a good day!!! The Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony winner was in #Boston today promoting her...

Alternatives:

  • when you have a chance
  • whenever you have a moment
  • if you have time
  • at your earliest convenience
  • when it's convenient for you

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