once you get there vs when you get there

Both "once you get there" and "when you get there" are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are interchangeable and can be used depending on the context or personal preference.

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once you get there

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a specific point in time or event that will happen after reaching a certain destination.

Examples:

Once you get there, remember to call me.
Once you get there, you will see a big sign on the left.
I will meet you at the restaurant once you get there.
Once you get there, you can start unpacking your things.
Once you get there, the adventure begins.

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You'll enjoy it once you get there.
You'll figure something out once you get there.
Once you get there, trust me, the view's incredible.
What do they ask you to do once you get there?
I mean, the hike is super long, but once you get there, it's just, like, trust exercises and stuff.
And once you get there, wait a minute and then light the flare.
So, once you get there, you'll leave your money in an envelope on the counter.
Have you got any plans once you get there?
It just matters what you do with it once you get there.
You won't be thankful once you get there.
Which, of course, you are never able, which is why everybody fails once you get there in the centre of the zone.
Are you planning on eating a great deal of roadside food and having some terrible reaction once you get there?
You know, Brick, you can keep them open, and then once you get there, you can close them, right, Mike?
Once you get there, trust me, the view's incredible.
You will receive your assignment once you get there.
Not only do you have 50 to 100 megawatts to power whatever you want to provide propulsion to get you there, but you have power once you get there.

Alternatives:

when you get there
after you get there
as soon as you get there
upon arrival
immediately upon reaching the destination

when you get there

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the time or event that will occur after reaching a certain destination.

Examples:

When you get there, please let me know.
When you get there, take a moment to enjoy the view.
I will give you further instructions when you get there.
When you get there, you can start setting up the equipment.
When you get there, the party will already be in full swing.

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They might have a break when you get there.
Ask to use their phone when you get there.
Text another picture when you get there.
Maybe you can give me a hint when you get there.
They won't be home, so call me when when you get there.
Stay off your cell phone and call me when you get there.
You call me from secure when you get there.
I'd like you to check in with Logan when you get there.
Okay, just knock on my door when you get there.
These motels promise you a good rate, but when you get there it's a different story.
Call us when you get there, so we know you're okay.
Flick the porch light when you get there, all right?
-Call me when you get there, okay?
It was almost beyond the threshold of when you get there you are shocked to discover what you are truly capable of. That is an epic win.
You call me when you get there?
Claire will meet you in the lobby to take you up when you get there.
And when you get there, show them this sign, and tell them you're name is Ray Charles Robinson.
I'll precede you by a few days and when you get there, you'll only have to sing.
Sam will go over the rest when you get there.
I'll explain when you get there.

Alternatives:

once you get there
after you get there
as soon as you get there
upon arrival
immediately upon reaching the destination

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