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I get them killed

🇬🇧 UK //aɪ ɡɛt ðɛm kɪld// 🇺🇸 US //aɪ ɡɛt ðɛm kɪld//

Meaning of I get them killed

I cause them to die through my actions.

In simple words: I cause them to die.

I get them killed in a sentence

• In the movie, the villain proudly claims, 'I get them killed' with a smirk.
• During the conversation, he mentioned, 'If they betray me, I get them killed.'
• She joked, 'If I don't like them, I get them killed in my stories.'
• The gang leader said, 'In this business, you either pay or I get them killed.'
• He warned his friends, 'Don't cross me, or I will get them killed.'

How to use I get them killed

This phrase is often used in informal contexts to indicate responsibility for someone's death, potentially in a serious or joking manner. It may not be appropriate in polite conversation.

Grammar pattern

get + object + past participle

Memory hint

Imagine a character in a story saying, 'I get them killed' after planning a dramatic event.

Related words

Collocations with I get them killed

• get them killed
• I will get them killed
• get someone killed
• get killed in action

Synonyms for I get them killed

• arrange their death
• cause their demise
• have them executed
• bring about their death

Common mistakes with I get them killed

• Confused with 'I had them killed', which implies prior action.
• Using 'get' instead of 'have' in formal contexts.
• 'Get them killed' might be mistaken for an invitation or command.

Frequently asked questions about I get them killed

What does I get them killed mean?

I cause them to die.

What is the definition of I get them killed?

I cause them to die through my actions.

How do you use I get them killed in a sentence?

In the movie, the villain proudly claims, 'I get them killed' with a smirk.

Can you give another example of I get them killed?

During the conversation, he mentioned, 'If they betray me, I get them killed.'

What are synonyms for I get them killed?

Common alternatives include arrange their death, cause their demise, have them executed, bring about their death.

What words go with I get them killed?

It commonly pairs with get them killed, I will get them killed, get someone killed, get killed in action.

What are common mistakes when using I get them killed?

Confused with 'I had them killed', which implies prior action. Using 'get' instead of 'have' in formal contexts. 'Get them killed' might be mistaken for an invitation or command.

How do you pronounce I get them killed?

US: //aɪ ɡɛt ðɛm kɪld//, UK: //aɪ ɡɛt ðɛm kɪld//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is I get them killed formal or informal?

"I get them killed" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use I get them killed?

This phrase is often used in informal contexts to indicate responsibility for someone's death, potentially in a serious or joking manner. It may not be appropriate in polite conversation.