get it

To understand an idea, explanation, or joke.

• I get it now.
• She explained twice before I got it.
• Do you get it, or should I explain again?

Similar words: understand, catch on

Common phrases: get it now, finally get it

To collect or receive the thing already mentioned.

• Your coat is upstairs; go get it.
• I ordered a cake and got it yesterday.
• Can you get it from the shop?

Similar words: collect it, fetch it

Common phrases: get it delivered, get it today

To be punished or treated angrily because of something you did.

• You will get it for breaking that window.
• He got it from his boss for being late.
• If Mum finds out, we will really get it.

Similar words: be punished, catch it

Common phrases: really get it, get it later

To be hit by someone, usually as a threat.

• Move closer and you will get it!
• He got it in the nose.
• The bully warned that I would get it next.

How to use it: get it in the + body part (He got it in the jaw during the fight.)

Similar words: be hit, be struck

Common phrases: get it hard, get it again

A question checking that someone understands, often after an order or warning.

• Stay here. Get it?
• You must ask before borrowing my car. Get it?
• Nobody leaves until the work is finished. Get it, everyone?

Similar words: understand?, got that?

Common phrases: get it now, get it everyone

A question asking someone to notice the funny meaning of a joke.

• The baker kneads a holiday. Get it?
• My broken pencil was pointless. Get it?
• The calendar thief got twelve months. Get it, everyone?

Similar words: see the joke?

Common phrases: get it huh, get it everyone

A shout encouraging someone who is performing or doing something well.

• Get it, girl! Those moves are amazing.
• Get it! You are dancing so well.
• Get it, team! Keep that energy up.

Similar words: keep it up, go for it

Common phrases: get it girl, get it team