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gets the picture

gets the picture is the third-person singular simple present indicative of get the picture.

Meaning of get the picture

Verb

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

  1. (informal) To understand or comprehend a situation; to interpret things correctly.
    • I hung a "no solicitors" sign by my door. One of these days, I hope they'll get the picture and quit ringing the bell.

Questions about gets the picture

What is gets the picture the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Gets the picture is the third-person singular simple present indicative of get the picture.

Words near gets the picture in the dictionary

  1. gets the last laugh
  2. gets the lead out
  3. gets the memo
  4. gets the nod
  5. gets the noggin joggin'
  6. gets the picture
  7. gets the point
  8. gets the push
  9. gets the runaround
  10. gets the sack
  11. gets the show on the road

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