Get something done

We can use get + pronoun + infinitive to talk about arranging for some job or task to be done for us by somebody else. This structure is mostly used in informal spoken English.

• I got them to reduce the price a bit. (I asked them to reduce it, and they did)
• She's very good at getting people to do things for her. (When she asks them, they usually agree to help her)
• John got someone in to fix the air conditioning. (He arrange for someone to come in to fix it)
• If you don't want to do the housework yourself, why don't you get someone in to do it for you?

We can use "get something done" instead of "have something done" (Mainly in informal spoken English)

• When are you going to get the roof repaired? (When are you going to have the roof repaired)
• I think you should get your hair cut really short. (I think you should have your hair cut short)