determine the context
She had a lot of work done to her face.
The woman's face was operated on whether it be Botox, plastic surgery, or something aesthetic related.
I ___ my hair ___ at the new salon near the station tomorrow.
will have/get ... cut
am going to have/get... cut
The US never got Russia to stop the war.
Who was unsuccessful?
The US because Russia continued the war.
carry out
have a task done
complete a task
I'm getting my chest looked at this week.
A doctor is going to examine this person's chest or breasts to see if there is anything concerning or cancerous.
We _________ food _________ from JustEat. We were too tired to make anything at home.
had/got ... delivered
The babysitter didn't get the baby to sleep.
Who was unsuccessful?
The babysitter. The baby never slept under their care.
look up (sthg)
search for something online or in a book
We will definitely have our kitchen remodeled by 2026.
These people's kitchen will be remodeled within a year's time.
You should ___ your suit ____ for the wedding. It's probably dirty from the last time you wore it.
get/have ... professionally cleaned
Sam didn't get the computer to work.
Who or what was unsuccessful?
Sam because the computer still doesn't work.
let (someone) down
disappoint someone
I got my teeth cleaned.
A dentist cleaned this person's teeth.
She ___ her purse ____ while she was on the bus.
had/got ... stolen
Who is unsuccessful?
Susan because John doesn't want a divorce.
to defend someone or something
Unfortunately, the girl had her identity stolen.
Did you ____ your car ___ at the garage (mechanic) on High Street?
get/have ... serviced, worked on, looked at...
The people of Nájera got the town hall to install new soccer fields.
Who was successful?
The citizens of Nájera because their town hall will install new soccer fields.
to get away with (sthg)
to successfully do something even though it may not be morally correct