UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT

What Does Understood the Assignment Mean?

The Quick Answer

The phrase "understood the assignment" is a slang term used to praise someone who goes "above and beyond" to do a good job, or who is always "on the money."

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For example:

• She called a party the moment her parents announced their vacation. She absolutely understood the assignment.
• Christian Bale was the best batman ever. He totally understood the assignment.
• When Will Smith punched Chris Rock, I don't think he quite understood the assignment.

The origins of "understood the assignment" are unclear, but the phrase went viral on Twitter in early 2021, with users tweeting tributes to their favorite actors. In October 2021, American rapper Tay Money released a song titled "The Assignment" and posted a clip on TikTok that said "I understood the assignment." This sparked a slew of vines using the hashtag #theassignment showing users excelling at something.

Tay Money - The Assignment (Official Video)

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When I write Understood the Assignment, I mean this:

"Understood the Assignment" is praise for something done well.

Summary of Key Points

"Excelled at Something" is, by far, the most common meaning for UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT
Definition:	Excelled at Something
Type:	Word
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Example of UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT Used in a Text

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