getting 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.
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.

   Synonyms:

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

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