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"I thought I was going to have a heart attack" vs "I thought I was going to get a heart attack"

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I thought I was going to have a heart attack' is more commonly used and natural in English. On the other hand, 'I thought I was going to get a heart attack' is also grammatically correct but less common.

Last Updated: March 31, 2024

I thought I was going to have a heart attack

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a past belief or fear about experiencing a heart attack.

Alternatives:

  • I thought I was going to have a panic attack
  • I thought I was going to have a stroke
  • I thought I was going to have a seizure
  • I thought I was going to have a heart attack and die
  • I thought I was going to have a heart attack and collapse

I thought I was going to get a heart attack

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase is also used to express a past belief or fear about experiencing a heart attack, but it is less commonly used than the alternative.

Alternatives:

  • I thought I was going to get a panic attack
  • I thought I was going to get a stroke
  • I thought I was going to get a seizure
  • I thought I was going to get a heart attack and die
  • I thought I was going to get a heart attack and collapse

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