Call me when you get home vs Call me when you got home

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Call me when you get home' is used when you want someone to call you after they arrive home in the future. 'Call me when you got home' is used when you want someone to call you after they have already arrived home. The choice between 'get' and 'got' depends on the timing of the action.

Last updated: March 28, 2024

Call me when you get home

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want someone to call you after they arrive home in the future.

Examples:

Call me when you get home so I know you arrived safely.
I always ask my friends to call me when they get home.
Please remember to call me when you get home.
He promised to call me when he gets home.
Don't forget to call me when you get home.

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Call me when you get home
Call me when you know more about Ray Bones.
Call me when you're old enough for your bat Mitzvah.
Call me when you've learnt to share.
Call me when you got something.
Call me when you want to continue treatment.
Call me when you want to continue treatment.
Call me when you're ready for my next move.
Call me when you've taken care of Dana.
Call me when you get lonely.
Call me when you aren't working.
Call me when you get the grant.
Call me when you're cut off.
Call me when you find the right patient.
Call me when you're dismissing the charges.
Call me when you need me for something important.
Call me when you get around to the folk song part.
Call me when you have a reason to.
Call me when you hear from the WHO.
Call me when you come down.
Call me when you're ready to bid.

Alternatives:

Call me when you arrive home
Call me when you reach home
Call me when you make it home
Call me when you get there
Call me when you reach your destination

Call me when you got home

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want someone to call you after they have already arrived home.

Examples:

Call me when you got home so I know you arrived safely.
I asked my friend to call me when he got home.
She always calls me when she got home.
He said he would call me when he got home.
Don't forget to call me when you got home.

Alternatives:

Call me when you have arrived home
Call me when you reach home
Call me when you make it home
Call me when you get there
Call me when you reach your destination

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Call me when you get home vs Call me when you got home