get it
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See catch it .
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Understand something, as in He claims his plan is reasonable, but I'm not sure I get it . This synonym for catch on was popularized during the 1980s through a televised political debate in which presidential nominee Ronald Reagan told his opponent, You just don't get it, do you ? This particular phrase has since been repeated in numerous contexts where one is expressing exasperation at someone's failure to understand something. The phrase is also put in the past tense, got it , meaning “understood.” For example, We're leaving tomorrow.—OK, got it . [ Colloquial ; late 1800s] Also see get the message .
Example Sentences
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She said the new guidance reflected "what many families already know; that it's not about getting it perfect, but about making informed choices that work for them".
From BBC
I get it — part of having fun is being carefree.
From MarketWatch
If the CPA was using tax software, it’s pretty hard to get it wrong — unless he inputted the correct numbers.
From MarketWatch
What was needed to get it back on its feet?
Given that the quantum computer got it right, it’s a sign these systems are becoming powerful enough to aid in the design of new materials.
From Barron's
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