get it

phrase

: to receive a scolding or punishment

Examples of get it in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Specifically, the model got it down from a factor of log n to a factor of (log n)^1–10–13, a tiny improvement over the state of the art. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026

For the third time in four games, the Texans’ defense needed just one stop to win the game – and couldn’t get it. — Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

But a missile that can’t hit targets against Russian weapons is no longer good enough, and getting it there now depends on an AI application layer. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

The Miami pass rush had been building toward a breakout game and finally got it against Minnesota, sacking quarterback Kyler Murray four times and hitting him on several other occasions. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for get it

• acquit
• admit
• armpit
• backlit
• befit
• cockpit
• commit
• dalit
• dendrite
• emit
• illite
• misfit