get the gist

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Get the Gist

Description

"Get the gist" is a common English expression that means to understand the main or essential point of something, without needing to comprehend all the details. It implies grasping the overall meaning or essence quickly and effortlessly.

Examples of Use

Verb (phrase)

After reading the long article, I couldn't understand every detail, but I managed to get the gist.
The movie was in a foreign language with no subtitles, but I could still get the gist of the plot by observing the characters' emotions.

Noun (the gist)

The professor's lecture was incredibly long and complex, but I took diligent notes to capture the gist of her main arguments.
Summarizing a book in a few sentences is challenging, but I managed to capture the gist of the story.

Interjection

"So, to get the gist, you think we should invest in the new product?" asked Mark, seeking confirmation from his team.
"Get the gist? We need to finish the task by tomorrow!" exclaimed the boss impatiently.

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