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Synonyms

get the message

Idioms  
  1. Also, get the picture. Understand or infer the real import or substance of something. For example, He gestured to the waiter, who got the message and brought the bill, or Kate got the picture and decided to keep her mouth shut about the error. [Mid-1900s] Also see get it.


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She also wants to get the message to victims that they will be supported if they speak out.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

He said that OpenAI, which is also planning for an IPO, has an interesting business model but needs to get the message out about how it is committing capital.

From MarketWatch Jun. 3, 2026

As an honest broker from the moderate left, notwithstanding his Trump fixation, Mr. Traub may be the chap to get the message across.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 16, 2026

“I was supposed to get the message — and it would be ‘my own decision,’ so I’d be stuck with it,” Dudek said.

From Salon Sep. 9, 2025

Peeta seemed to have been waging a sort of battle in his mind, fighting to get the message out.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

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