get it

phrase

: to receive a scolding or punishment

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Age is a big factor—people over 50 are more likely to get it. — Care Resource, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 Here’s what the update is all about, how to get it, and why its early release is unprecedented. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The amount a farmer spends on fertilizer is a small fraction of the total cost to grow food and get it to grocery store shelves. — Joe Hernandez, NPR, 3 July 2026 The ones who get it, get it, and will be incomparably thoughtful and attentive. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for get it

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get in with (someone)
get it
get it in the neck
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“Get it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20it. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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