to get the picture meaning?

Question

What is the meaning of "to get the picture" idiom?

Answer 1

 

Idiom Conjugations:

 

Answer 2

Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Getting the picture can be a satisfying experience.
 

Answer 3

Idiom Usage:

To get the picture can be used formally or informally, although it is just slightly informal.
 

Answer 4

 

Idiom Scenario 3:

get the picture  

Answer 5

Idiom Scenario 2:

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Two colleagues are talking ...

Colleague 1:  There sure have been a lot of changes at work lately.
Colleague 2:  Sure.  Downsizing and outsourcing are only the beginning.
Colleague 1:  What do you mean?
Colleague 2:  It seems inevitable that the company will no longer have an office here.
Colleague 1:  Oh, I get the picture.  I should be looking for another job.
Colleague 2:  Probably.

Answer 6

Idiom Scenario 1:

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Two students are talking about some syllogism homework they have been assigned ...

Student 1:  Do you understand this homework?
Student 2:  Yes, I do.
Student 1:  Could you explain it to me please.
Student 2:  It goes like this.  If A=B and B=C, then A=C.  Do you get the picture?
Student 1:  Wow!  Thanks.  I understand now.

Answer 7

Idiom Definition:

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"to get the picture"

to understand

Synonyms: ascertain, conceive, detect, determine, discern, discover, distinguish, explore, identify, learn, locate, observe, perceive, realize, recognize, sense, spot, think, unearth