Get it
verb
To understand something.
I don't think you really get it - let me explain again.
Often appears as...
- don't get it
- you don't get it
verb
To receive, obtain, or purchase something.
I'll get it, you stay seated.
Often appears as...
- can you get it
- i'll get it
verb
To be or become affected by (an illness, condition, or attitude).
I think you're about to get it - you've been coughing all day.
Often appears as...
- she might get it
- he will get it
verb
To perceive the humor or joke.
I didn't get it at first, but now I understand the joke!
Often appears as...
- didn't get it
- do you get it
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To earn or receive punishment or consequences.
If you continue to behave like this, you're going to get it!
Often appears as...
- you're gonna get it
- they'll get it
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To understand something.
I don't think you really get it - let me explain again.
Often appears as...
- don't get it
- you don't get it
verb
To receive, obtain, or purchase something.
I'll get it, you stay seated.
Often appears as...
- can you get it
- i'll get it
verb
To be or become affected by (an illness, condition, or attitude).
I think you're about to get it - you've been coughing all day.
Often appears as...
- she might get it
- he will get it
verb
To perceive the humor or joke.
I didn't get it at first, but now I understand the joke!
Often appears as...
- didn't get it
- do you get it
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To earn or receive punishment or consequences.
If you continue to behave like this, you're going to get it!
Often appears as...
- you're gonna get it
- they'll get it
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Subtle Nuance
Understanding 'get it' implies deep comprehension, not just awareness.
She explained the theory to me, and now I really get it.
Pro Tip 2/2Sarcasm Warning
'You don't get it, do you?' can express frustration with someone's lack of understanding.
'You don't get it, do you?' he said, annoyed at my confusion.
Pro Tip 1/2Subtle Nuance
Understanding 'get it' implies deep comprehension, not just awareness.
She explained the theory to me, and now I really get it.
Pro Tip 2/2Sarcasm Warning
'You don't get it, do you?' can express frustration with someone's lack of understanding.
'You don't get it, do you?' he said, annoyed at my confusion.
Pro Tip 1/2Subtle Nuance
Understanding 'get it' implies deep comprehension, not just awareness.
She explained the theory to me, and now I really get it.
Pro Tip 2/2Sarcasm Warning
'You don't get it, do you?' can express frustration with someone's lack of understanding.
'You don't get it, do you?' he said, annoyed at my confusion.
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