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He’s been having got the same job for five years now.
WRONG! Using "been having got" combines progressive aspect and possession inappropriately. Correct: "He’s had the same job for five years now.
I'm exhausted! I've been looking after my sister's kids the whole day.
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I don't think you should drive until you've had your brakes fixed.
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If I would have got more time, I could finish this project.
WRONG! "would have got" is not the proper form. Correct: "If I had more time, I could finish this project." or "If I had had more time, I could have finished.."
Do you have got any advice for me on this issue?
WRONG! Mixing "do" with "have got" is not standard. Correct: "Do you have any advice for me on this issue?" or "Have you got any advice for me on this issue?"
He has always had a talent for acting sweet while scheming behind the scenes.
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I don't think you had got enough time to finish that essay.
WRONG! Using "had got" is awkward for past possession. Correct: "I don't think you had enough time to finish that essay."
They’ve got such an innocent face, but their actions speak differently.
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I didn’t think she had it on her to lie so convincingly.
WRONG! The preposition is "in" (have it in for sb)
I thought he was being serious, but he was just having me on the whole time.
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