get it
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get it(
giht
iht
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (colloquial) (to understand something)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
b. pillarlo (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Did you like the joke at the end of the movie? - I didn't get it.¿Te gustó el chiste al final de la película? - No lo pillé.
2. (colloquial) (to have a perspective based in reality)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Emma's boyfriend makes me insane. He just doesn't get it.El novio de Emma me vuelve loca. No entiende nada.
My boyfriend would never say anything sexist. He gets it.Mi novio nunca haría un comentario machista. Lo tiene muy claro.
3. (colloquial) (to receive punishment)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. pagarlo (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
If you make a sound, the girl gets it.Si haces algún movimiento en falso, la chica lo pagará.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
4. (slang) (motivational) (United States)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
Regionalism used in the United States
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