understanding
Idioms (14)
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get to grips with
CEFR B2to begin to understand and deal with a difficult problem or task
Neutral -
get one's head (a)round
CEFR B2to manage to understand something difficult or surprising
Informal -
ring a bell
CEFR B1to sound familiar or remind you of something
Informal -
get the picture
CEFR B1to understand a situation, especially after an explanation
Informal -
put your finger on
CEFR B2to identify exactly what is wrong or what something is
Informal -
get a handle on
CEFR B2to gain understanding or control of a situation
Informal -
get one's message across
CEFR B2to make people understand what you mean or want to say
Neutral -
see eye to eye
CEFR B1To agree completely with someone.
Neutral -
on the same page
CEFR B1In agreement or sharing the same understanding.
Neutral -
wrap your head around something
CEFR B2To fully understand something complicated.
Informal -
read between the lines
CEFR B2To understand a hidden or implied meaning that is not stated directly.
Neutral -
not rocket science
CEFR B1not difficult to understand or do
Informal -
on the same wavelength
CEFR B1thinking and understanding in the same way; in agreement
Neutral -
the penny drops
CEFR B2suddenly understanding something
Informal