(Do you) get the picture?

(Do you) get the picture?
(Do you) get the picture?
Do you understand the situation?; Do you know what this means you have to do? •

Bill: I want to get this project wrapped up before midnight. Do you get the picture? Tom: I'm afraid I do. Bill: Well, then, get to work.

Fred: I want you to straighten up and get moving. Get the picture? Bill: I got it.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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