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once I got it vs once I get it

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Once I got it' is used when referring to a past event where something was received or understood, while 'once I get it' is used when talking about a future time when something will be received or understood.
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once I got it

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past event where the understanding was achieved.

This phrase is used to indicate that at a specific point in the past, the speaker finally understood something.

Examples:

  • Once I got it, everything made sense.
  • I was struggling with the concept, but once I got it, it was clear.
  • Jul 5, 2024 ... Today I finally had it professionally framed. I promised /u/PinkFloydCollector that I'd post it once I got it out of storage.
  • Apr 20, 2023 ... 28K likes, 101 comments - brandon.d.hendrickson on April 20, 2023: "The difference was once I got it, I still doubted myself…
  • Aug 22, 2018 ... Planned pooling project. Took me about 30 tries to get it started, but once I got it, it's been smooth sailing!
  • Mar 16, 2015 ... ... once I got it, I could care less to what happened to it. Why is it that once I got what I wanted, I don't want it anymore? ·. Things do lose ...
  • Apr 30, 2007 ... ... once i got it running. Facebook · Twitter · Youtube · Instagram · Pinterest · Newsletter. 97 yz250 hard to start, but easy once i got it running ...
  • Apr 1, 2018 ... I've been wanting something for so long and once I got it, I could care less to what happened to it. Why is it that once I got what I wanted ...
  • Apr 14, 2024 ... I remember liking the feel once I got it to work and they do have a good price point. But I don't look forward to have all the trouble ...
  • Dec 18, 2021 ... I had to pair it using the Bluetooth settings in my pixel 6 to get it to connect. It updated the firmware once I got it set up in the app. But ...
  • Nov 6, 2013 ... ... once I got it in the mail. I was hoping to order it in so we could surprise my daughter as well. This is great news!~ 0 Likes. Reply.

Alternatives:

  • Once I understood it
  • Once I grasped it

once I get it

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about a future event when the understanding will be achieved.

This phrase is used to express that at a specific point in the future, the speaker will finally understand something.

Examples:

  • Once I get it, I will be able to explain it to you.
  • I need to study more, but once I get it, I will be fine.
  • Sep 10, 2022 ... Which Set? (I will be using Blackcliff Pole once I get it, if it's in the shop when cyno is out.) Gacha · r/CynoMains - Which Set? (I will be ...
  • Sep 6, 2021 ... 2726 likes, 20 comments - bajajkaladka on September 6, 2021: "Once I get it I dissolves #chilling".
  • Aug 26, 2023 ... Can i change it to english once i get it? Help. r/macbookpro - What ...
  • Nov 17, 2019 ... Once I get it and have done my show off o ora certain time, its no longer an “OH MY GOD” thing in my circle, people have seen the car and ...
  • Jun 3, 2021 ... How is this new sword build? (Note berserk will be place in the helmet cell slot once I get it). Feedback.
  • Jul 20, 2022 ... Once I get it, how do I use my Cub Skill? I'm pressing R when I'm right on an Icon that is blue and moving but nothing happens. Thus, what ...
  • Jan 12, 2024 ... I am going to try a generic spool once I get it but I dont hold too much hope in current status that it will work. Neiljt January 12, 2024 ...
  • Mar 5, 2021 ... ... for a new battery it should take a week at least, once I get it will update the thread. Thank you. Regards,. Jeshrel. 0 Likes. Reply ...
  • Jan 26, 2024 ... I don't want to enable email notifications because I don't want to receive many emails that I need to delete once I get it. It would also be ...

Alternatives:

  • Once I understand it
  • Once I grasp it

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