Get used to vs. get held to

[stone l]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #59 "Chit Chat: On the phone", question 8

Charlie: Of course that was some time ago and I've got ......... to it now.

(a) used
(b) bound
(c) held
(d) tied

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #59 "Chit Chat: On the phone", answer 8

Charlie: Of course that was some time ago and I've got used to it now.

Correct answer: (a) used

Your answer was: incorrect
Charlie: Of course that was some time ago and I've got held to it now.
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Please explain the difference between "get used to" and "get held to "

Thanks a lot

Stone Lee

[Alan]

Hi,

Get used to means that you are accustomed to something -you find something usual.
Get held to would mean that you would have to stay with something. You could get held to a promise meaning that you couldn't break that promise.

Alan
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