get it

phrase

: to receive a scolding or punishment

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Eldridge made a nice play to catch that ball, make a throw and get it out. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026 Despite Hernandez’s effort, the judges got it right and Rodrigues called out former champion Dricus du Plessis for his next fight. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 The test typically costs between $24 and $49 out of pocket, and new national guidelines now say every adult should get it at least once in their lifetime. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 In addition to the cost of putting something in orbit, there is a cost to not getting it back. Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 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 24 Aug. 2026.

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