get a drink vs get some drink

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Get a drink' is commonly used when referring to getting a single drink for oneself or someone else. On the other hand, 'Get some drink' is less common and is typically used when referring to getting an unspecified amount of drink, such as for a party or event.

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get a drink

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is commonly used when referring to getting a single drink for oneself or someone else. It implies a specific, individual drink.

Examples:

I'm thirsty. I'm going to get a drink.
Would you like me to get you a drink?

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Alternatives:

have a drink
grab a drink
order a drink
fetch a drink
pour a drink

get some drink

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase is less common and is typically used when referring to getting an unspecified amount of drink, such as for a party or event. It implies a quantity of drink rather than a single drink.

Examples:

I need to get some drink for the party.
Can you help me get some drink for the event?

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Can I get some drink or food?
OK, go get some drink now
So, Kai, let's get some drinks.
But luckily I was about to get some drinks.
We'll need to get some drinks for tomorrow night.
I'll go to get some drinks.
Sean, let's go get some drinks.
I'll go get some drinks.
I thought I'd get some drinks.
Help me get some drinks started for these people.
Why don't you guys head out, and I'll get some drinks.
Get up, get some drinks for people.
But before that, we need to get some drinks - celebrate that baby.
So, you go and get some drinks, and I'll kind of suss out the situation with Carina.
I really just came up her e to get some drinks f or my friends.
Maggie and I are going to get some drinks and we'll meet you out there.
All right, sweetie, go check in with that dirty hippie over there and we'll get some drinks.
All right, sweetie, go check in with that dirty hippie over there and we'll get some drinks.
Let's go, I'll go get some drinks.
Let's go get some drinks and go dancing.

Alternatives:

get some drinks
get beverages
get refreshments
get some drinks in
get some liquid refreshments

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