cotton on to (something)

To begin to fully grasp, realize, or understand something. It took me a few moments to cotton on to the fact that they were talking about me. I think the boss has cottoned on to our scheme. Thanks for explaining that concept to me—I think I'm cottoning on to it now.

See also: cotton, on, to

See also:

cotton on
have a clue
a bit obtuse
be across (something)
be across something
get the meaning (of something)
be within reach
be within grasp
get the point
pluck from

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