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What is the difference between Let me get you something to drink. and Let me give you something to drink. ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between Let me get you something to drink. and Let me give you something to drink. ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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If I have to go buy or serve your drink, then I will use "get". If I have your drink in my hand, then I will use "give".
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There really is no difference although "Let me get you something to drink" would be more natural sounding.
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If I have to go buy or serve your drink, then I will use "get". If I have your drink in my hand, then I will use "give".
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