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copy that. vs got it

Both 'copy that' and 'got it' are commonly used phrases to acknowledge understanding or receipt of information. They are interchangeable in informal contexts, such as in casual conversations or on the phone. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the specific situation.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 4825 views

copy that.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to acknowledge understanding or receipt of information, especially in military or radio communication contexts.

It is used to confirm that a message has been received and understood. It can also be used informally in everyday conversations.

Examples:

A: We need to meet at 3 p.m. B: Copy that.
The instructions are clear, copy that.
Copy that, I'll take care of it.
Copy that, over and out.
Copy that, I'll get back to you.

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E.T.A... three Mikes, copy that.
841, repeat. I didn't copy that.
Okay, copy that. I'll call you when I'm ready.
All right, copy that. I'll check back in 30 minutes.
Parliament Gentlemen's Club, 3187 Queen East, that's- Queen and Carlaw, copy that.
Copy that. 10 seconds, Carlton.
Copy that. Riggs, can you defuse?
Copy that. Shunting access, trying to drawn them into the main lab.
"Culpers don't exist." Copy that.
Copy that. 'Old Rusty here is suffering a trionic radiation leak.'
So I want you to watch what Luke did, and copy that.
Say again, Kirby. I didn't copy that.
Let's finish what we came here to do. OK, copy that.
I'm sorry, I didn't copy that.
All right, copy that. I'll check back in 30 minutes.
Please don't say "copy that."
I have about 12 minutes before they think I stopped to copy that.
Montrose, Command Post, copy that.
Shooting in progress, 235 Creekside! Copy that.
Request backup in 35-81 Minery. Copy that.

Alternatives:

Roger that.
Understood.
Received.
Acknowledged.
Noted.

got it

This phrase is correct and commonly used to acknowledge understanding or receipt of information in informal contexts.

It is used to confirm that a message has been received and understood. It is suitable for casual conversations or when acknowledging instructions.

Examples:

A: Please send me the report. B: Got it.
Got it, I'll be there on time.
I got it, thanks for letting me know.
Got it, I'll take care of that task.
Got it, I understand what needs to be done.

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You never got it, Dana.
Got it, got it, got it, got it.
He got it against his ex-wife.
She got it from that man without any hair.
I guess they got it off your W-4 or something.
You got it much too high.
Okay, got it, got it, got it.
You got it when I say you got it.
Everybody will still think you've got it.
America got it right that night.
But he only got it half right.
Matt's got it so easy.
Look who finally got it together.
Sign another, you've got it down.
My brother got it for everyone.
I took steps and finally got it.
Tell me where you got it.
I've got it at the cost of eternal suffering.
You've got it backwards, even for Wilkes-Barre.
Lots of lads got it worse.

Alternatives:

Understood.
Received.
Acknowledged.
Copy that.
Roger that.

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