I got it
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I have been hearing this from other people's chat.
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The logical answers to "Do you understand?" are "Yes" and "No". One of those words should come first, but could be followed by "I've got it/I get it" or "I don't get it".
"Yes, I got it" would be a possible answer to "Did you understand?"
"Yes, I got it" would be a possible answer to "Did you understand?"
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And "Yes, I get it" to "Do you understand?"
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"I got it" and "I get it" are both expressions used in colloquial English to indicate understanding and you may hear people just saying "got it". Be aware that some people will consider these uses as indications of poor education, for your own use I would recommend replying "I've got it", "I understand" or simply "yes" to the question.
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"I get it" is normal, everyday American English, acceptable in any register. As the past simple of the above, "I got it" is equally fine. You'll often hear "I got it" as an elided version of "I've got it." That's not something to say in a formal situation and should be avoided by learners.
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