Phrase of the day

Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.
27th May 2024

I've got it

We use this expression to say that we have just had an idea that we think is the solution to a problem.
Usage
Written: 
No
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
What can we buy Akiko for her birthday?
I've got it! Why don't we get her a ticket to the Green Day concert? She'll love it!
Great idea.
Example 2
Any ideas for what I could do in class tomorrow?
I've got it - give them a test on phrasal verbs. They need some practice.

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