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got it vs get it

Both "got it" and "get it" are correct phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. "Got it" is commonly used to indicate understanding or agreement, while "get it" is often used to request someone to understand or grasp a concept.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 1045 views

got it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate understanding or agreement.

It is used to confirm that you have understood something or to acknowledge receiving information.

Examples:

  • A: Did you understand the instructions? B: Yes, I got it.
  • I explained the situation to him, and he got it immediately.
  • 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:

  • I understand
  • I got the message
  • I see
  • I comprehend
  • I'm with you

get it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to request someone to understand or grasp a concept.

It is used to ask someone to comprehend or follow a particular idea or instruction.

Examples:

  • Can you please read this paragraph again? I want you to get it.
  • I need you to get it before we move forward.
  • I'll get it, Dad.
  • I didn't get it, battery's out.
  • You get it ready, I have to work.
  • Those other stiffs couldn't even get it excluded.
  • I know you never get it on.
  • I'll get it published in all the major journals.
  • I don't care how you get it.
  • I can help you to get it under control.
  • I want to get it passing overhead.
  • I thought maybe this time I could get it right.
  • And this time, let's get it right.
  • My yard boy will get it.
  • I was late because I had to get it.
  • Maybe too short to get it all done right.
  • I'll clean up or the dogs will get it all over.
  • Sorry. You'll have to get it before...
  • I don't care how you get the information, get it.
  • You better get it straight, Miyashita.
  • I almost crashed the pod trying to get it in here.
  • Right. Start when you get it.

Alternatives:

  • Understand it
  • Grasp it
  • Comprehend it
  • Get the idea
  • Catch on

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