get it

Verb

get it (third-person singular simple present gets it, present participle getting it, simple past got it, past participle (UK) got it or (US) gotten it)

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see get, it.
   • If you order the pizza, I'll go get it.
2. To understand something; to catch on; to fully appreciate its implications.
   • If they aren't getting it, explain it a different way.
   • I thought it was hilarious, but she didn't get it.
3. (idiomatic) To receive a negative thing: to receive punishment; to receive a retaliation; to receive a beating; to get what's coming to one; to feel someone's wrath.
   • After the way she spoke to him, she's really going to get it this time.

   Synonyms:

   catch it, cop it, catch hell

4. (slang) To be struck (as an act of violence).
   • If you don't put away that smug little smile I swear you'll get it right in the teeth.
5. (euphemistic, slang) To have sex, especially referring to its possibility or eventuality.
   • He could get it if he just had more confidence.
   • How much have you got? / Have you got it, do you get it, if so, how often?1986, “West End Girls”, in Please, performed by Pet Shop Boys

   Synonyms:

   do it, get it on, get some, get lucky, make it, approach, cohabit, common, company, copulate

Interjection (1)

1. Used to encourage someone, especially to indicate that someone is doing something well.

Interjection (2)

1. (colloquial) Do you understand? Have you heard? (after explaining or giving an order)
   • Don't ever touch my computer. Get it?
2. Used to draw attention to a pun or other joke one has made.