| Phrasal Verb | catch on |
|---|---|
| Definition | to understand |
| Examples | - It took me a long time to catch on but now I know why she did it. - She didn't catch on immediately, and when she did, she was not happy! |
| Note | Also possible is "cotton on". |
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