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got you vs got it

Both 'got you' and 'got it' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Got you' is used to inform someone that you understand or have caught them, while 'got it' is used to indicate that you understand something or have completed a task.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 667 views

got you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to inform someone that you understand or have caught them.

You can use 'got you' when you want to let someone know that you have understood what they said or have caught them in a situation. It is often used in informal conversations.

Examples:

A: I need you to pick up the groceries. B: Got you, I'll do it on my way home.
The teacher asked a tricky question, but the student got it right. Got you, well done!
I see what you're trying to do there. Got you!
I know what you're up to. Got you!
Got you, I understand now.

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I got you a horse magazine.
Or if not, I got you your favorite sandwich.
I finally got you something to eat.
I got you some tiramisu, so no hard feelings.
Mother, I got you a coat.
I got you and me salads.
I got you a little something, kipmeister.
So, I got you this.
I got you a seat next to her tonight.
And I got you the nicest striped Calvin Klein tie.
I got you the deluxe bachelor package.
I got you a root beer.
Actually, I got you a little present.
So I got you the best gift of all.
And I got you some red stripe.
I got you a little gift for the road.
Michael, I got you a hot chocolate.
Your paranoia's got you escaping reality.
Roman got you a chanel beret.
Because your momager got you your first gig.

Alternatives:

I understand
I got it
I see what you mean
I see your point
I catch your drift

got it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that you understand something or have completed a task.

You can use 'got it' when you want to confirm that you have understood a message, instruction, or task. It is a casual way of acknowledging comprehension.

Examples:

A: Can you finish this report by tomorrow? B: Got it, I'll make sure it's done.
I explained the rules to him, and he finally got it.
The mechanic explained the issue with the car, and I think I got it now.
I got it, thanks for explaining.
Got it, I'll take care of it.

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Right now, I've got it.
"Alert and focused," got it.
She'd got it from her mother.
Tell them where you got it.
He thinks he got it from eating unwashed fruit in mexico.
Bravo, you have got it at last.
Got it, got it, got it, got it.
Okay, got it, got it, got it.
Everybody will still think you've got it.
But he only got it half right.
My brother got it for everyone.
My dad got it for me.
Father got it for you, so eat it.
We sold these before they got it too.
She said you got it backwards.
We've finally got it making a good bowl of oatmeal.
Tell me where you got it.
And I never really got it until that day.
He got it three times filled... and running over.
Paper and Pete, got it.

Alternatives:

I understand
I got you
I see what you mean
I see your point
I catch your drift

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