get it

1. See catch it .

2. 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

"Even the slightest change - don't put it off - get it seen to by an optician immediately."

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"Once you get it moving, it isn't hard at all - people are pulling with one arm. It conserves energy, and it moves really quickly," said Lipo.

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This land was very silent when I got it, now it's full of butterflies and bees.

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Rice remembers saying, “OK, God, got it. So this is what you’re requiring of me.”

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They need to get it right, but that was said the last time.

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Related Words

• comprehend 
• get 
• grasp 
• know 
• recognize 
• think 
• understand