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I've got a penalty vs I got a penalty

Both "I've got a penalty" and "I got a penalty" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I've got a penalty" is more commonly used in British English and implies that the penalty is still relevant or ongoing. On the other hand, "I got a penalty" is more commonly used in American English and refers to a penalty that has already been received or completed.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 3386 views

I've got a penalty

This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English to indicate a penalty that is still relevant or ongoing.

This phrase is used to express that you currently have a penalty or that you have received a penalty recently.

Examples:

I've got a penalty for speeding.
She's got a penalty for missing the deadline.

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What do I do if I've got a penalty fare? A number of transport operators in London run penalty fares schemes. If you receive a penalty fare it is not because you ...
Dec 22, 2014 ... The other day I got a letter from the NHS saying that I've got a penalty charge to pay after I've prescribed something without a medical ...
Aug 7, 2012 ... I've got a penalty now. My first thought was, oh well, that's a shame, and then second thought was I'm going to have to run even faster and that ...
Apr 20, 2013 ... The rules are the rules. 'I've got a penalty and I will have to suck it up and deal with it. I just got unlucky as I think it was some debris with the tyre ...

Alternatives:

I have a penalty
I currently have a penalty

I got a penalty

This phrase is correct and commonly used in American English to refer to a penalty that has already been received or completed.

This phrase is used to talk about a penalty that you received in the past.

Examples:

I got a penalty for a foul in the game.
He got a penalty for parking in the wrong spot.

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Oct 11, 2015 ... I got a penalty," Kelly said when asked who drew the flag. But when asked what specifically he said, the coach didn't feel it was appropriate to ...
I got a penalty because FsPassengers said I made a dangerous landing/take-off? I always have flap penalties? I always have light penalties? I have a penalty for ...
Why have I got a Penalty Charge Notice? If a relevant vehicle has been identified by Transport for London as having been used on a road within the Congestion ...
There was a time when I was within striking distance of Marc Coma because there were hardly five minutes between us, but then I got a penalty for changing my ...

Alternatives:

I received a penalty
I was penalized

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