get it

phrase

: to receive a scolding or punishment

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Evidence supporting this claim can be found in Warsh’s interest in the job, get it? John Tamny, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 As a constituent of DeLauro’s, Dellacamera worked with the congresswoman on the creation of this fund and throughout the process of getting it up and running. Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026 Olivia just totally got it and jumped in the pool and was ready to go for it. Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 23 July 2026 Beyond the establishment of the festival, their partnership will continue in rebuilding the Lone Star Theater and getting it up to code. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for get it

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“Get it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20it. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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