English

Alternative forms

• geddit, geddid (contraction)

Verb

get it ‎(third-person singular simple present gets it, present participle getting it, simple past got it, past participle got it or gotten it)

1. Used other than as an idiom: see get,‎ it.

   If you order the pizza, I'll go get it.

2. To understand, to catch on.

   If they aren't getting it, explain it a different way.

   I thought it was hilarious, but she didn't get it.

3. (idiomatic) To get what's coming to one: to feel someone's wrath; to receive punishment; to receive a retaliation; to receive a beating.

   After the way she spoke to him, she's really going to get it this time.

Synonyms

• (to receive punishment): catch it, cop it, catch ****

See also

• get it on