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To: rexthecat

“have got” should be “have gotten”. Who are the idiots?


67 posted on 05/16/2021 4:39:46 PM PDT by SgtHooper (If you remember the 60's, YOU WEREN'T THERE!)
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To: SgtHooper

It’s British usage. The Brits say there is no such word as “gotten.” Both are OK in American English, although “gotten” is preferred here.


79 posted on 05/16/2021 6:23:14 PM PDT by firebrand ( )
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