get under it
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To sharply steer the other direction (e.g. to switch from right to left) when backing up in order to align a truck straight on with a loading dock.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “get under it” mean?
To sharply steer the other direction (e.g. to switch from right to left) when backing up in order to align a truck straight on with a loading dock.
Is “get under it” formal or informal?
get under it is generally slang.