Phrase used by persons who aren't really listening to you but wish to appear to be doing so. Usually used when on the telephone so neither of you is making eye contact.
You are telling a story and your friend, who hasn't responded the entire time, suddenly chimes in with "I understand that."
by your_nu February 02, 2010
Used in exasperation during an argument, with a notable impatience intended to slightly patronize the other party while furthering the speaker's other reasons.
Look, I didn't mean to shoot Marvin in the face.
I understand that, but that doesn't change the fact he's dead.
I understand that, but that doesn't change the fact he's dead.
by Nobody0000 January 19, 2011
by Homer_d.b February 20, 2008
(phrase used with extreme anger and distaste)a term used when you dont understand something but still make a dramatic effort to make it seem like you do, in fact, understand.
kid 1: "as my hair grows so does my personality"
kid with no clue: ..........
kid 2: i dont think he understands
kid with no clue: you don't think i understand!?
kid with no clue: ..........
kid 2: i dont think he understands
kid with no clue: you don't think i understand!?
by johnny hash345 April 06, 2009
This is a phrase used when confronted by a question pointing out a fault in you and you want to save face
"Wait, didn't you break up with josh last week ? Why were you on his snapchat last night?"
"..I don't understand the question"
"..I don't understand the question"
by dflamee February 12, 2018
Why... what do you hope to gain from this
Tell me why, (ain't nothing but a heartache), tell me why ( ain't nothing but a mistake)
Tell me why, (ain't nothing but a heartache), tell me why ( ain't nothing but a mistake)
by IconicFlame June 07, 2021
Hypothetical: You put a 6 team NFL football parlay in.
As the games get under way, right from the get go, it doesn't look good.
In sheer astonishment, you state, "I just don't understand, how can I when I can't even comprehend!"
As the games get under way, right from the get go, it doesn't look good.
In sheer astonishment, you state, "I just don't understand, how can I when I can't even comprehend!"
by el aficionado October 29, 2013