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What does "have got" mean?

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Rebecca

"Have got" is an idiom which has the same meaning as "have". So even though "got" is past tense, the phrase "have got" is a present tense verb. Ex: He has got seven horses on his ranch. Ex: I've got to start working so I can make some money.

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