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Had me in for an vs Having me in for an

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Had me in for an' is past tense, indicating that someone was invited or visited at a specific time in the past. 'Having me in for an' is present continuous tense, indicating an ongoing invitation or visitation. The choice between the two depends on whether you are referring to a past event or a current situation.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 538 views

Had me in for an

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone was invited or visited at a specific time in the past.

This phrase is used in the past tense to refer to a specific occasion when someone was invited or visited. It implies that the event has already taken place.

Examples:

  • They had me in for an interview last week.
  • She had me in for a cup of tea yesterday.
  • Nov 21, 2011 ... When I talked to her a second time she had me in for an interview and was hired the next day. Putting in an application is just the first step.
  • Jul 15, 2015 ... They had me in for an U/S the next day which revealed nothing but blood in my uterus and a mass on my ovary which my doctor thought could ...
  • The manager was frazzled as she had forgotten she had me in for an interview at that time. I waited by the staff only entrance for her for 10 minutes, she finally ...
  • I received a call or a letter from HR over at Office of Generics in August and they had me in for an interview in late September. I was interviewed ...

Alternatives:

  • invited me over for an
  • asked me in for a
  • brought me in for an

Having me in for an

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate an ongoing invitation or visitation.

This phrase is used in the present continuous tense to refer to a current situation where someone is being invited or visited. It implies that the invitation or visitation is still happening.

Examples:

  • They're having me in for a meeting later today.
  • She's having me in for dinner tomorrow.
  • Mar 26, 2015 ... I usually send them an e-mail the following day, thanking for having me in for an interview and giving any details you might have forgotten.
  • And I'm sure he'd be having me in for an evaluation, like, tomorrow. But I suspect you knew that. 140 views • 2 upvotes • Written 26 Dec, 2014 · Malthe Stærkær ...
  • Nov 1, 2013 ... Kate says, “I'm doing a spread for Cat Fancy at 2 p.m. with a litter of newborn kittens, and then Astronomy Magazine is having me in for an ...
  • Visitor Posts. Rebecca A. Goodrich · July 21 at 2:13pm. Thank you, Station Manager Mike Chmielewski for having me in for an interview! Like · Comment · Share.

Alternatives:

  • inviting me over for an
  • asking me in for a
  • bringing me in for an

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