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Gotcha!

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"Gotcha!" is like saying, "Oh, I get it now!" or "I caught you!"

EXAMPLES

  • Meeting at the usual spot ? Gotcha, I'll be there on time .

  • Want me to grab dinner? Gotcha, I'll order your favorite.

  • You'll be at the party? Gotcha, see you there then!

SITUATION

A friend explains the rules of a new board game you're about to play.

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REACTIONS:

  • Gotcha! Let's play this thing!

  • Alright, got the rules! Let's crush this game!

  • Gotcha! Ready to dominate this game now.

EXPLANATION

"Gotcha!" means I understand or I caught you! It's like when you play hide and seek and find your friend hiding, you say "Gotcha!" Or when someone explains something and you finally get it, you go, "Oh, gotcha!" It's just a quick way of saying you get something or you caught onto what someone's saying. Like when you solve a puzzle , you're like "Gotcha! I know the answer!" It's fun to say and shows you understand or you're onto something. Gotcha!