getting an idea for vs getting an idea of

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Getting an idea of' is used when you want to understand or have a sense of something, while 'getting an idea for' is used when you are looking for inspiration or suggestions.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 805 views

getting an idea for

This phrase is correct and commonly used when looking for inspiration or suggestions.

This phrase is used when you are seeking inspiration or suggestions for something.

Show examples from the web [+]

Wait a second. I'm getting an idea.
So now I'm getting an idea.
So now I'm getting an idea.
Wait a second. I'm getting an idea.
While mouse was getting an idea,
I think I'm getting an idea of how all this happened.
At least I'm getting an idea of what the man was like.
We're getting an idea of the damage.
You're getting an idea, aren't you?
Soon she starts getting ideas and thinking.
In case you were getting ideas.
In case you were getting ideas.
But much as I dislike Bellamy, don't go getting ideas, remember.
I wouldn't want anyone getting ideas about killing lawyers.
Soon she starts getting ideas and thinking.
It's almost as bad of an idea as getting in bed with this guy.
It's almost as bad of an idea as getting in bed with this guy.
The world has changed such a great deal that the traditional ideas of getting an education once and once only, guaranteeing long-term employment and continuous progress until retirement, has gone for good.
People are watching, getting ideas...
But don't go getting ideas about Hardy

Alternatives:

coming up with an idea for
finding an idea for
seeking an idea for

getting an idea of

This phrase is correct and commonly used when you want to understand or have a sense of something.

This phrase is used when you want to comprehend or have a sense of something.

Show examples from the web [+]

I think I'm getting an idea of how all this happened.
At least I'm getting an idea of what the man was like.
We're getting an idea of the damage.
Wait a second. I'm getting an idea.
So now I'm getting an idea.
So now I'm getting an idea.
Wait a second. I'm getting an idea.
While mouse was getting an idea,
You're getting an idea, aren't you?
The world has changed such a great deal that the traditional ideas of getting an education once and once only, guaranteeing long-term employment and continuous progress until retirement, has gone for good.
Soon she starts getting ideas and thinking.
In case you were getting ideas.
In case you were getting ideas.
But much as I dislike Bellamy, don't go getting ideas, remember.
I wouldn't want anyone getting ideas about killing lawyers.
Soon she starts getting ideas and thinking.
I was getting used to the idea of having four babies.
The idea of getting married is very strange for me.
Amy's obsessed with the idea of getting married.
I think I like the idea of getting married.

Alternatives:

having an idea of
understanding an idea of
grasping an idea of

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9).

"Thank you!"
Sachi Nakama July 2024
"I have literally been through chat, PI, claude, bard and bing and I got conflicting answers! Thank you! Human intelligence reigns!"
Retha July 2024
"Faster than AI"
CYNTHIA December 2023
"This was very helpful and I personally think this site is the best."
Kaden October 2023
"It was extremely thorough and very helpful!"
imperialelisa October 2023
"7 years without any disappointment. Always 100% satisfied. You guys are the best in the world at what you do. Thank you so much :)"
Zubair Alam October 2023
"In a world of text messages and online communication, this is great to have as a live tool. Thank you."
Selena October 2023
"Without textranch I would be stuck!"
宏祐 October 2023
"Accuracy and fast response. Personal comments from editor. Thank you."
Clh September 2023
"I wasn't aware of this service, it's fascinating and more reliable than standard IA tools available on the internet"
Arturo September 2023
"The fact that you can get reliable fast feedback on your texts."
Vinicius Antonio August 2023
"you guys are better than grammarly i'm being honest here"
ordinary July 2023
"OMG! This is really good than any other text correction tools I've used so far. Highly recommend this."
Vehan July 2023
"Very fast and accurate. thank you."
mojtaba July 2023
"I love this app because it's help to writing skills all of students ♥️"
Tarisini July 2023
"This was exactly the mistake I was looking for, the wording dind´t sound right at first. Better than grammarly!"
Ente July 2023
"The immediate help that I received was reassuring and very satisfactory. Thanks."
priiiyanshuu July 2023
"this helps A LOT for my studies."
kathnunez02 June 2023
"Woow!! I would never have expected such precision! Thank you soooo much!!"
Berta June 2023
"Real Time Editor and not AI. Many Thanks."
Priya June 2023
"The very first thing excites me about Textranch is how much your editors care."
sepideh June 2023
"The fact that texts are checked by human editors rather than by AI, etc. I appreciate this!"
Анна June 2023
"Feel welcome, immediate response, high quality feedback"
martin.roy June 2023
"This is the best app that I have ever seen"
Burulai May 2023

getting an idea for vs getting an idea of