to get 18 years old vs to turn 18

The phrase "to turn 18" is the correct and commonly used expression to indicate someone reaching the age of 18. "To get 18 years old" is not the correct way to express this idea in English.

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Last updated: October 20, 2024 • 13747 views

to get 18 years old

This phrase is not a standard or natural way to express someone reaching the age of 18 in English.

This phrase is not commonly used in English. The correct way to express this idea is 'to turn 18.'

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Listen, we need to get the 18-25-year-olds back.
Seven years ago Hackney police investigated the murder of 18-year-old Kieron Clarkson.
Orphanages don't usually take 18-year-olds, but Pepper had the mind of a child.
Kid named Andre Pritchett, 18 years old.
Sir, she's an 18-year-old girl from Jamaica.
UNICEF and Save the Children suggest that up to eighty percent are under 18 years old.
Someone who'll bang his best friend's 18-year-old daughter.
First victim is 18 years old.
His 18-year-old nephew went missing in the city yesterday.
He's our golden boy, 18 years old.
Susie Dudley, 18 years old, who disappeared two days ago.
Name is Damien Barso, 18-year-old high school student charged with burning down his school gym.
Yoon Yoo Joon. 18 years old. Highschool student.
An 18-year-old who was caught tweeting nuclear launch codes.
It's not sleepovers of 18-year-olds.
He was no more than 18 years old.
Because... the police found my wallet on an 18-year-old kid called Neil.
I've served on Battlestar since I was 18 years old.
Still looking for the right 18-year-old wife.
OK, Lily's 18 years old.

Alternatives:

to turn 18
to become 18 years old
to reach the age of 18
to hit 18
to come of age

to turn 18

This is the correct and commonly used expression to indicate someone reaching the age of 18 in English.

Use 'to turn 18' to express the idea of someone reaching the age of 18. It is a standard and natural way to convey this concept.

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But my grandpa said everything will be explained to me when I turn 18.
Can't you just hang on to it till he turns 18?
But until Claire turns 18, she is my responsibility.
Once I turn 18, I'm eligible to know.
Turn 18 in a couple of weeks.
Ella gets the diamonds when she turns 18.
I couldn't let you turn 18.
Nay, the minute she turns 18...
I won't start garnishing your wages until you turn 18.
They call it "aging out" when you turn 18.
So I turn 18 and my record just magically disappears?
I don't turn 18 for another month.
I turn 18 and try to jump him.
By law, until you turn 18, you must live in an orphanage or with a guardian.
Look, I'm not just in this till he turns 18.
Wonder how long before Frank's daughter turns 18?
That would be great, but as it is, we can only lock them up in jail, which is where you're going till you turn 18.
This is what's waiting for you when you turn 18.
The thing about a felony charge is... it doesn't get wiped off your record just because you turn 18.
It means he's accountable for up to 20 years after the victim turns 18.

Alternatives:

to become 18 years old
to reach the age of 18
to hit 18
to come of age

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