B1idiominformalcommunicationIELTS-friendly
get the message
USUK
to understand what someone means, even if they do not say it directly
Usually about a hint that someone gives without saying it. 'Get the picture' is similar.
In context
She didn't reply to any of my texts, so I finally got the message.
Okay, I get the message; you want me to leave you alone.
More idioms about communication
- a bone of contentiona subject that people keep arguing about
- a broken recordsomeone who keeps repeating the same thing in an annoying way
- a heart-to-heartan honest, private conversation about personal feelings
- a moot pointUK: a question still open to argument. US: a question that no longer matters in practice.
- a red herringa fact or idea that takes attention away from the real issue