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once we got it vs once we get it

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'Once we got it' is used to refer to a past event, while 'once we get it' is used to talk about a future or ongoing event. The choice between the two phrases depends on the tense of the verb and the timing of the action.
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once we got it

This phrase is correct when referring to a past event.

This phrase is used when talking about something that was obtained or understood in the past. It indicates completion of the action.

Examples:

  • Once we got the approval, we could move forward with the project.
  • Once we got the hang of it, everything became easier.
  • Oct 7, 2020 ... It was satisfying once we 'got it!'” That was the comment in the Zoom chat at the end of a session I observed on Monday.
  • Oct 1, 2024 ... ... Once we got it running on all eight we took it to the closest auto parts store and set up shop in the parking lot. We rewired the fans and ...
  • Aug 2, 2022 ... Thanks, eventually we got the preventDefault and stopPropagation working once we got it in the right spots in our app. Overall things are ...
  • Madi Magical Tours: Great tour once we got it organized - See 233 traveler reviews, 219 candid photos, and great deals for Santa Cruz, Aruba, ...
  • Jul 21, 2024 ... Just bought my wife an x7…the car is great but once we got it home from the dealer I found several ambient lights are out which is a bummer.
  • Jan 21, 2021 ... “We rehearsed the blocking a number of times and once we got it down I thought we had a video. Once I got it into the editing room, I ...
  • Jun 10, 2022 ... Originally thoughtit was hand soap, but once we got it home and made contact with water, it did not feel like soap at all. AskMorocco.
  • Jan 27, 2019 ... We made the observation that once we got it to work, it kept on working until we power cycle the robot in which case we suspect some state ...
  • Jun 4, 2017 ... I have two of them, once we got it up a running we have grad no issues. Plug them into the network, plug any fax machine in to it and ...

Alternatives:

  • Once we obtained it
  • Once we understood it
  • Once we received it
  • Once we grasped it
  • Once we acquired it

once we get it

This phrase is correct when referring to a future or ongoing event.

This phrase is used when talking about something that will be obtained or understood in the future or is an ongoing process. It indicates a future action or ongoing situation.

Examples:

  • Once we get the information, we can make a decision.
  • Once we get the hang of this new software, it will be much easier to use.
  • Aug 15, 2016 ... "It doesn't matter what we want, once we get it, then we want something else." - Petyr Baelish. Archived post. New comments cannot be posted ...
  • Dec 7, 2014 ... "It doesn't matter what we want, once we get it, then we want something else." - #PetyrBaelish #GameofThrones #GameofThronesQuotes #GoTQuotes #GoT # ...
  • r/dbxv 1 yr. ago. Genkai1083. ADMIN MOD. Join. Options. Report. This is how lvl 199 is gonna look like once we get it. XV2. This video cannot be ...
  • George RR. Martin — 'It doesn't matter what we want, once we get it, then we want something else. - Lord Baelish'
  • Feb 13, 2020 ... Once we get it going fast on a simple count, we can switch to a more complicated search and it is still fast. It is somehow related to ...
  • Growth in Clean Energy Will Drive Itself Once We Get it Rolling, Says Systems Thinking Analysis from MIT. By Andrew P. Jones June 11, 2010.
  • Jun 14, 2024 ... It will be my deck once we get it a bit more fixed up. Still gotta replace some boards and sand the rest and stain them. Also want to get a hammock.
  • May 1, 2021 ... ... once we get it. The point of Gilbert and Wilson's research is that we aren't particularly good at predicting how getting what we want now ...
  • Oct 6, 2011 ... How long can one wait to activate phone once we get it? Thread starter iSIILENT; Start date Oct 6, 2011 · Sort by reaction score · Forums ...

Alternatives:

  • Once we obtain it
  • Once we understand it
  • Once we receive it
  • Once we grasp it
  • Once we acquire it

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