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Meaning of get the picture | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To understand or comprehend a situation; to interpret things correctly.

informal

Examples

“I hung a "no solicitors" sign⟳ by my door. One of these days, I hope⟳ they'll get⟳ the picture and quit⟳ ringing the bell.”
“Get⟳ the picture? In one corner Charles Edward Russell, champion muckrake pugilist of the world.”
“I met him at the candy store / He turned around and smiled at me / You get⟳ the picture?”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

get the point get the push get the runaround get the sack get the show on the road get the thumb

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