Get the drift of (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "get the drift of (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-08-29 11:08

Meaning of Get the drift of (something)

Synonyms:

see the light , get the picture , get one's head around

Get the drift of (something) verb phrase

The verb "get" can be replaced by "catch/follow."

To comprehend the basic meaning of something.

Can you make it clear? I don't get the drift of what you're saying.

Although he spoke so fast, I think I got the drift of what he said.

Other phrases about:

read somebody like a book

To understand easily what someone is thinking or feeling

 

work one out

Be able to understand one's behaviour or character

put (oneself) in (someone's) shoes

To try to imagine how would you feel if you were in someone's else situation

down pat

To memorize something so well that you can say or do it without having to try or think

familiarize (someone or oneself) with (something)

Used to describe starting to understand or learn about something.

 

Grammar and Usage of Get the drift of (something)

Verb Forms

  • gets the drift of (something)
  • getting the drift of (something)
  • got the drift of (something)

The verb "get" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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