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I got my bike stolen

hirashin

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Would you help me?

(a) I had my bike stolen.
(b) I got my bike stolen.
(c) I had someone steal my bike.
(d) I got someone to steal my bike.

I'm sure (a) would be sound right. But how about the others? Do they all sound funny?

Hirashin
 
d) means that you *asked* someone to steal your bike :). c) can also be interpreted in this way.

I'd say stick to a), or just use the passive to emphasize that it was done without your consent: "My bike got/was stolen".
 
Yeah I'd make the bike the subject, though I have heard a) and b) on occasion
 
They can all be interpreted as requesting to have the bike stolen. Use the verb "washed" instead and it is easy to see.
 
(b) works for me but I think is fairly colloquial.

A similar phrasing, "managed to get~" is sometimes used if you are part putting the blame on the injured party - e.g. for not taking proper precautions against theft.

"He managed to get his bike stolen in the first week of term, and now he expects us to buy him a new one. Does he think money grows on trees?" (mother, referring to child)
 
i think b is good..... ( i had my bike stolen sounds like you let your bike stolen--just my opinion---)
 
I would just say, "My bike was stolen."

But I could see "I got my bike stolen." as well; if you're indicating that the situation is your fault.
 
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