get the idea

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.
See also: get, idea
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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.’
See also: get, idea
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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 (something) down to (one's) level
References in classic literature
Wait till you see Sarah, she'll get the idea. She'll be interested.