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get a picture of vs take a picture of

Both 'get a picture of' and 'take a picture of' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Get a picture of' is more commonly used when asking someone to obtain a picture that already exists, while 'take a picture of' is used when referring to the action of capturing an image with a camera.

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get a picture of

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking someone to obtain a picture that already exists.

This phrase is used when requesting someone to acquire an existing picture. It implies that the picture is already available and just needs to be obtained.

Examples:

Can you get a picture of the Eiffel Tower for the presentation?

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Go get a picture of Perri in the hospital.
- I want to get a picture of you together.
I must get a picture of us together.
Haskell, take my phone and get a picture of Holly and me.
Let me get a picture of this, send it back.
Could we get a picture of you and the survivors?
Let's get a picture of that bad boy.
Maybe I could get a picture of us together.
You see if you can get a picture of Crowley.
Let me get a picture of you strangling my kid.
Let me get a picture of you guys.
Sergeant Elliot, get a picture of this.
I really want to get a picture of her crying one day.
Must get a picture of this.
I want to get a picture of this.
And using this oscilloscope, I can get a picture of that note.
I sort of get a picture of Powell shooting down.
Visor lady, get a picture of me.
It would be helpful to get a picture of her.
Let me get a picture of you.

Alternatives:

Obtain a picture of
Acquire a picture of

take a picture of

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the action of capturing an image with a camera.

This phrase is used when indicating the action of capturing an image with a camera. It implies the act of physically taking a photograph.

Examples:

I want to take a picture of the sunset.

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Hello, there: I am confused by the difference . 1. could you please take a picture of us? 2. Could you please take a picture for us?
You can use Preview to take a picture of all or part of your screen. Note: You can also take pictures of the screen using Screenshot.
You Asked, We Answer: Why can't I take a picture of the Star-Spangled Banner? By Megan Smith, May 27, 2010. Facebook · Twitter · Pinterest · Tumblr · Email.
Sep 20, 2022 ... Yes, it's illegal in Georgia to take a picture of your completed ballot while inside a polling location. A Cherokee County voter says the ...
Find 52 synonyms for "take a picture of" and other similar words that you can use instead from our thesaurus.
May 14, 2023 ... I forgot to take a picture of a boss. Is there a way to get the boss into the Hylian compendium? Hi, I've recently beaten a boss.

Alternatives:

Capture a picture of
Snap a picture of

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