Get the picture Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɪktʃɝ
GET-thuh-PIK-cher
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɪktʃɐ
GET-thuh-PIK-chuh
Definition
To understand what is happening or what someone means, often after some explanation.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used when someone finally understands a situation or point. Commonly used with 'Now I get the picture.' Not about literal pictures; don't use for 'understanding a photograph.' Similar to 'catch on' or 'see what's going on.'
Spanish: entender la idea - captar la ideaPortuguese (BR): entender a situação - sacar (gíria)Portuguese (PT): perceber a situação - apanhar a ideiaChinese (Simplified): 明白情况 - 懂了Chinese (Traditional): 明白情況 - 懂了Hindi: मामला समझना - बात समझनाArabic: فهم الصورة - أدرك الموقفBengali: বুঝতে পারা - ব্যাপারটা বুঝে ফেলাRussian: понять суть - уловить сутьJapanese: 意味がわかる - 状況がつかめるVietnamese: hiểu ra - nắm được vấn đềKorean: 이해하다 - 상황을 파악하다Turkish: durumu anlamak - olayı kavramakUrdu: بات سمجھنا - معاملہ سمجھ لیناIndonesian: mengerti maksudnya - paham situasinya
Example Sentences
Do you get the picture now, or should I explain again?
basic
After I showed him the numbers, he finally got the picture.
basic
Let me explain it again so you can get the picture.
basic
He kept talking in circles, but I finally got the picture.
natural
It took me a while, but I get the picture now.
natural
Say no more—I get the picture.
natural