to have over
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In Canadian English, this phrasal verb typically means:
to have guests at your home for a visit
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“Traditionally, Saturday in Canada serves as a common day on which people have others over. In the same sense, Fridays are generally when younger people go out, and Sundays are often when people stay at home in the evening to unwind before another week of work.”
“It is not uncommon to see Canadians having over their friends and family on holidays like Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.”
When do you typically have people over? Whom do you invite to your home? Practice using this phrasal verb by letting me know in the comments below.