get to do something – informal to have the opportunity to do something // We got to meet all the stars after the show. // You get to watch an extra hour of TV if you eat all of your
Useful expressions
STOP saying “WHAT?”: Advanced English Lesson (Vanessa) Ways to say “What?” – Be Polite in American English (Rachel) What? What did you say? May sound rude. The better are: Excuse me? Pardon? I beg your pardon? (Old style, but still