have something done
When someone else does it for you.
The rules
- A service done for you: "have + object + past participle": "had my hair cut".
- The object receives the action → past participle: "having the kitchen renovated".
- "Have something done" also reports misfortunes: her phone was stolen.
- "Get something done" = informal "have something done": "get your eyes tested".
- Causative with "get": "get + object + past participle".
- Plain active verb = you did it; causative = someone else did it for you.
Examples
- I had my hair cut yesterday.
- We're having the kitchen renovated next month.
- Something bad happened to her phone.
- You should get your eyes tested once a year.
- I need to get my car repaired.
- I painted my flat.
Quick check
Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1.I _____ my hair cut yesterday.
2.We're having the kitchen _____ next month.
3."She had her phone stolen" means…
4.You should _____ your eyes tested once a year.
5.Which sentence means you did it yourself?