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There is a phrase that occurs at the end of every transfer window and is often used by Brighton managers: "I am happy with the squad we have" Arrrggghhh! :)

Apparently there is one. It's run by Washie :smile:

But when you order a drink or a meal which is the context to which I referred, you don't say that in correct grammatical use. You say can I have. You don't say can I receive or be given a pint or a burger. ( Unless you watch too much US TV. In which case you will say, incorrectly, can I get.)

I don't get it 😕 https://dictionary.cambridge.org/amp/english/get

Sorry! I thought the thread was titled Phrases-you-hate-people-saying. To which I added one. Any particular reason you picked on mine to tell me to get over it? Or did you just want to show off your knowledge of Delexicalised verbs? Edit :) as we are supposed to do that to avoid people...

I am sure it's been mentioned before but I cannot be bothered to check 11 pages just in case. Can I get? There was a British girl at the next table at a local restaurant yesterday. Can I get a coke? Can I get an ashtray? Yes, go and get them yourself!! My wife has banned me from correcting...

Hold the line. I am on a frigging mobile!!!!! On a landline I would reply ok I am holding the line, what next? Not a phrase but an intonation. Why does every female under 30 seem to copy the Americans and end every sentence as if it were a question? grrrrr