gotcha
/ˈɡɑ.tʃə/ interjection B2- I understand you or what you said. · Gotcha! You just want me to stay here for now.
- I got you by surprise (indicating a successful trick or prank). · Gotcha! You never noticed the whoopie cushion!
- I caught (uncovered) you (as when successfully bringing someone to reckoning or effecting some form of retribution). · Gotcha! What do you think you're doing, sneaking around in here?
- I have caught you (literally, physically) (said by a speaker who has physically caught someone or something that was falling). · Gotcha!
- I have got you covered, I've got your back (said by a speaker who has an advantage or responsibility over someone). · Gotcha! Go on in...
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