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Could you explain the difference between "You got it" and " I got it"? How do you use these phrase in different situations?

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Rebecca

"You got it" is an informal expression used to indicate one's agreement with a statement (or to a question) that has been made. It's often used when promising something to someone. In this video, Joey says "you got it" to indicate his agreement to Chandler's suggestion that they spend more time together. It's similar in meaning to "for sure" or "agreed." Ex: A: Let's pick up pizza for dinner today? B: You got it. "I got it" is used to mean that you acknowledge or understand what someone else is saying. It is closer in meaning to "I understand" or "understood," so there is a slight difference between "you got it " and "I got it." Ex: A: Can you print out extra copies of this document for me? B: I got it.

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