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While chatting with friends, watching movies, or scrolling through social media, you can hear people saying, “I got you.” This casual slang expression is often used in conversation and can mean that you understand something, offer support or help to someone, or have surprised someone. In this article, we’ll go through what “I’ve got you” means in different contexts, how to use it in conversation, how to respond to it, and what other phrases mean the same thing!
- “I got you” is a slang term that means you heard and understood something someone said to you.
- Saying “I’ve got you” can also mean you’re willing to help, support, or comfort someone.
- “I got you” can also mean that you tricked or surprised someone.
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