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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Read: I plan to leave money to grandkids — but they must pass financial-literacy classes to get it.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 23, 2026
"Nobody has to have it. But if you don't use your engineering controls and run your mine properly, they will get it," Wills said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
“If I dont get it refunded I will not be able to purchase tickets to the actual ‘K pop demon hunters show,’” the email read.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
If he does not get it, he would have to top up any security he might be given out of his own pocket.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
But I need to get it out of me.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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