get the idea
idiom
: to understand
"Yes we're late, but it was raining, then we got a flat tire …" "All right, I get the idea."
Examples of get the idea in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The ladies get the idea to bake some lemon bars for Mel, and Nicolle is taking the role of project manager.
—
Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
Although studios didn't fully get the idea at first, which was based on an imaginary friend that Spielberg made up during his parents' divorce, the movie became one of the highest-grossing of all time and remains iconic.
—Madeleine Janz, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Think of it as a kind of fluffy Chinese taco, to get the idea.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
But don’t get the idea the documentary showed him at his lowest point.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2025
Eventually the table will be empty and the guests will get the idea and go home.
—Judith Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
Long-time observers should get the idea of the Vikings performing like the 1972 Dolphins or 2007 Patriots is completely out of the question.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Yaeger: Not to show a hundred looks—we’ll get the idea.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024
Eventually the table will be empty, and the guests will get the idea and go home.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
Although studios didn't fully get the idea at first, which was based on an imaginary friend that Spielberg made up during his parents' divorce, the movie became one of the highest-grossing of all time and remains iconic.
—Madeleine Janz, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Think of it as a kind of fluffy Chinese taco, to get the idea.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
But don’t get the idea the documentary showed him at his lowest point.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2025
Eventually the table will be empty and the guests will get the idea and go home.
—Judith Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
Long-time observers should get the idea of the Vikings performing like the 1972 Dolphins or 2007 Patriots is completely out of the question.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Yaeger: Not to show a hundred looks—we’ll get the idea.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024
Eventually the table will be empty, and the guests will get the idea and go home.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Get the idea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20the%20idea. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share