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got my face vs had my face stung

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and contexts. 'Got my face' implies that something happened to your face, without specifying what. 'Had my face stung' specifically indicates that your face was stung by something. They are not directly comparable as they convey different ideas.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 521 views

got my face

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase implies that something happened to your face, without specifying the action or cause. It is a casual way of expressing an event or situation.

Examples:

  • I got my face wet in the rain.
  • She got her face painted at the fair.
  • He got his face dirty while playing outside.
  • They got their faces covered in mud during the obstacle course.
  • We got our faces sunburned at the beach.
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Alternatives:

  • had something happen to my face
  • experienced something on my face
  • suffered something on my face
  • endured something on my face
  • encountered something on my face

had my face stung

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase specifically indicates that your face was stung by something, such as an insect or a plant. It is a more precise way of describing a particular action or event.

Examples:

  • I had my face stung by a bee.
  • She had her face stung by a jellyfish.
  • He had his face stung by a wasp.
  • They had their faces stung by nettles.
  • We had our faces stung by mosquitoes.
  • This morning I traipsed through deep mud, had my face stung by lashing rain and nearly fell over from a sudden gust of wind. I asked myself if it was sensible to ...

Alternatives:

  • got stung on my face
  • experienced a sting on my face
  • suffered a sting on my face
  • endured a sting on my face
  • encountered a sting on my face

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