understanding

Idioms (14)

• get to grips with Neutral · CEFR B2
  to begin to understand and deal with a difficult problem or task
• get one's head (a)round Informal · CEFR B2
  to manage to understand something difficult or surprising
• ring a bell Informal · CEFR B1
  to sound familiar or remind you of something
• get the picture Informal · CEFR B1
  to understand a situation, especially after an explanation
• put your finger on Informal · CEFR B2
  to identify exactly what is wrong or what something is
• get a handle on Informal · CEFR B2
  to gain understanding or control of a situation
• get one's message across Neutral · CEFR B2
  to make people understand what you mean or want to say
• see eye to eye Neutral · CEFR B1
  To agree completely with someone.
• on the same page Neutral · CEFR B1
  In agreement or sharing the same understanding.
• wrap your head around something Informal · CEFR B2
  To fully understand something complicated.
• read between the lines Neutral · CEFR B2
  To understand a hidden or implied meaning that is not stated directly.
• not rocket science Informal · CEFR B1
  not difficult to understand or do
• on the same wavelength Neutral · CEFR B1
  thinking and understanding in the same way; in agreement
• the penny drops Informal · CEFR B2
  suddenly understanding something