Definition of «to get the message»

The phrase "to get the message" means to understand or comprehend what someone is trying to communicate to you.

You can't get those messages across in three weeks or even three months. (conservativehome.blogs.com)
If you don't get any messages from men, then you should go back to your profile to fix it because it must be something wrong with it. (polishcupiddating.com)
And all the new toys, treats, and fancy cat beds just don't get the message across enough. (cattime.com)
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