Sekirov Dictionary

get it

verb 4
exclamation 3
forms 4

verb4

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To understand something; to catch on; to fully appreciate its implications.
- If they aren't getting it, explain it a different way.
- I thought it was hilarious, but she didn't get it.
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To receive a negative thing: to receive punishment; to receive a retaliation; to receive a beating; to get what's coming to one; to feel someone's wrath.
- After the way she spoke to him, she's really going to get it this time.
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(slang) To be struck (as an act of violence).
- If you don't put away that smug little smile I swear you'll get it right in the teeth.
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(slang, euphemistic) To have sex, especially referring to its possibility or eventuality.
- He could get it if he just had more confidence.

exclamation3

Used to draw attention to a pun or other joke one has made.
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(informal) Do you understand? Have you heard? (after explaining or giving an order)
- Don't ever touch my computer. Get it?
Used to encourage someone, especially to indicate that someone is doing something well.

forms

got it · gotten it · getting it · gets it

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