get the point

get the point

To understand, comprehend, or grasp something. Yeah, I get the point, Mom—I won't leave my bike in the driveway anymore. That's why it's important. Do you get the point now?
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get the point (of something)

to understand the purpose, intention, or central idea of something. I wish he would stop telling jokes and get to the point of his speech.
See also: get, point
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

get the ˈpoint (of something)

understand somebody’s explanation: You haven’t got the point of what I’m trying to say. Oh, I see. I get the point.
See also: get, point
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • be across (something)
  • be across something
  • I see
  • get the idea
  • make (something) clear (to one)
  • make clear to
  • savvy
  • take it that
  • cotton on to (something)
  • get (one's) mind around (something)
References in periodicals archive
ALAN THOMPSON (right) reckons Celtic will break their Champions League away duck and get the point they need in Lyon to take them through to the last 16.