The general idea was that he had left the country.
I think the general idea behind the question is clear!
I don't play these games but get the general idea.
Yes, I got the general idea you were in some trouble.
All of you have seen that thing on the table, and can get a general idea.
"You could have got the general idea I was a girl."
They'd done a lot more than that, but she got the general idea.
I'd never been there before, but I had a general idea of where it was.
At least I had a general idea of what was on the first floor.
The last bit isn't true, of course, but you get the general idea.
