get the idea
Definition of get the idea
: to understand “Yes we're late, but it was raining, then we got a flat tire . . .” “All right, I get the idea”.
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getplay
: to gain possession of
: to receive as a return : earn
: to obtain by concession or entreaty
: something begotten:
: offspring
: the entire progeny of a male animal
: a document of release from obligation in Jewish law
: a bill of divorce
: a religious divorce by Jewish law
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ideaplay
: a transcendent entity that is a real pattern of which existing things are imperfect representations
: a standard of perfection : ideal
: a plan for action : design
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