'I get it' vs. 'I got it' - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Yousui. 5,715 24 54 66. In a colloquial sense, native English speakers usually omit the "I" in "I got it" to sound more respectful and emphasize that they understand what has been told to them. …
How can I politely express that "I have understood"?
Feb 7, 2014 · When my professor instructs me during his/her office hour, I may simply show my understanding by "Got it" or "I see". But I wonder how to say that politely and professionally in …
Okay, got it - WordReference Forums
Mar 26, 2010 · But I wouldn't rule out MStraf's "I understood", referring to the content of the message rather than simply to the fact that he has received it.
Difference between "OK" and "okay" - English Language & Usage …
May 17, 2011 · I think okay is used in narrative prose and sentences e.g "Father okayed admission of his son to local sports club". Whereas O.K. is more often used in conversational …
What is the meaning of "I got you"?
The "got" has to do with "getting" understanding of the other person's words. So saying you "got" someone is short for saying you received what they were trying to convey. More literally, it …
What does 'gotcha' mean? - English Language & Usage Stack …
Dec 10, 2010 · A somewhat-natural progression from the "I tricked you" meaning is gotcha used as a noun: this is a feature of a system (e.g. a programming language) which trips you up or …
Difference between "I have got" and "I have gotten"
Nov 24, 2010 · In general, "have got" is the present perfect form of "to get" in UK English, while "have gotten" is the US English version. However, even in US English, "have got" is used in …
Should I use "got" or "gotten" in the following sentence?
Languages evolve and this is one of those words which has evolved differently on either side of the Atlantic - that's okay. I was taught that got/gotten should be used sparingly as it is often …
"You got it" vs. "I got it" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Mr. Crawford: You got it, Mrs. Crawford. — Criminal Minds, S1E7 (00:00:52) While your last three emphasizes that the person is confident in their ability to complete the task, as a shorter form …
Thanks. You got it - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Dec 12, 2014 · 3. Yes, in the US “you got it!” is used as an informal reply to “thank you”. Even though it may sound a bit confusing, as the last commentator pointed out, the meaning behind …