Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Subtle differences for English phrase “got it”

Gotcha = Got it! = "I understand" [happy tone, but the happy tone is a requirement in a work context] 

I got it = "I understand and I'm annoyed that you assumed I wasn't smart enough to know already, or I think you’re talking too much" [This is used to be passive-aggressive at someone you don't like]

Got it = I understand [neutral tone for friends/family, impolite at work]

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