get the idea

To understand or comprehend something. Mom, quit lecturing me—I get the idea! I won't come in after curfew any more. When is he going to get the idea that I'm in charge here—whether he likes it or not? Oh, I get the idea now—you guys want this to be a surprise party.

get the iˈdea

(informal) understand something when it has been explained to you: ‘Do you understand how it works now?’ ‘Yes, I think I’ve got the idea. Thanks for showing me.’

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See also:

put (something) in (one's) head
put (something) into (one's) head
put in head
put something into someone's head
bounce an idea off (of) (one)
bounce an idea off someone
that's an idea
that's an idea!
have the right idea
bring down to

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