GET IT Definition & Meaning

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get it

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 .
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“So yeah, I think if he wished it, wanted it and got it, he would be great,” Bronson said of Taylor-Johnson and the “Bond” role.

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"They said they had an arrest order for me but gave me no details. My son was awake, and I couldn't even tell him what was happening as I didn't get it myself."

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I had to give up my Indian citizenship in order to get it; there's no dual citizenship allowed between the two countries.

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A win would be big for Chelsea in their push for a top-five finish, but I don't think they will get it.

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Regarding working together on “Top Gun: Maverick,” Kilmer said, “We talked quite a bit about what was best for the story and I think they got it right at the end.”

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