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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If a question is long or laden with metaphoric speech — “feeling blue,” “get it off your chest” — the time required only expands.
From Los Angeles Times
China, the biggest importer of crude oil in the world, has enough stockpiled to get it through the next few months.
From BBC
"We're not exhausted from our caring roles, the exhaustion comes from dealing with professionals, or social care, health, education. Parent carers I think have got it the hardest."
From BBC
Whoever's booing them now must be the type of character that smiles at themself in the mirror in the morning, just to get it over with.
From BBC
For Scotland, Naismith admitted getting it right for "travel and humidity" was paramount.
From BBC
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