Compound nouns/ Have/ get something done

• Compound nouns

Words can be combined to form compound nouns. These are very common, and new combinations are invited almost daily.

Examples:

policeman
boyfriend
bedroom

• Have/ get something done

This construction is passive in meaning. It describes situations when me want someone else to do something for us.

Examples:

I must have / get my haircut.
When are you going to get that window.