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can’t get vs can’t got

The correct phrase is "can't get." The phrase "can't got" is incorrect in English. The verb "get" is the correct form to use in this context.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 1033 views

can’t get

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the inability to obtain or acquire something.

Examples:

  • I can't get a hold of him.
  • She can't get the door open.
  • They can't get enough of that song.
  • I can't get this frigging band off.
  • I can't get a reservation anywhere.
  • I can't get the money to bury him.
  • I can't get a second to myself.
  • He can't get close enough.
  • You can't get spaghetti Bolognese anywhere.
  • My expectations can't get any lower.
  • Harry can't get his money.
  • I can't get the money without Jean knowing.
  • I can't get into this grandfathers thing with you.
  • I can't get her shirt off.
  • Sophie, we really can't get into this now.
  • You can't get to Paris from Lassiter.
  • I can't get the Professor to talk.
  • Because he can't get to Hannah in there.
  • This suit can't get any tighter.
  • We can't get reinforcement to MacArthur.
  • So you can't get my chocolate.
  • No, I can't get you witness protection for Nomar Arcielo.
  • Ambulance can't get to them.

Alternatives:

  • can't obtain
  • can't acquire
  • can't receive
  • can't secure
  • can't fetch

can’t got

This phrase is incorrect in English and should not be used.

  • Let's try the next village - they can't have got far.
  • Think on what is needed here but can't be got.
  • I can't have got the days muddled.
  • Can't. Got to work on my journal.
  • Those thieves can't have got very far.
  • Alfred can't have got into trouble with the police.
  • He can't have got far, even if he hitched.
  • Can't. Got a dog waiting at home.
  • The way they get under motor cars and can't be got at.
  • Alfred can't have got into trouble with the police. That's not possible.
  • Can't have got that force field strong enough yet.
  • Man, I can't believe you got Vic high off these tomatoes.
  • I can't believe you got picked for USO and I have to audition again.
  • I still can't believe Peri got custody of your son.
  • I can't believe you got to fly in the concorde.
  • I can't believe you got us arrested in jail.
  • I can't believe Kelly got killed.
  • I can't believe you got the hotel charges reduced.
  • I can't believe Grant got into Harvard.
  • I can't believe you got that bullet out.

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