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.
To understand easily what someone is thinking or feeling
Be able to understand one's behaviour or character
To try to imagine how would you feel if you were in someone's else situation
To memorize something so well that you can say or do it without having to try or think
Used to describe starting to understand or learn about something.
The verb "get" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Life is not always about joy and pleasure.
Life's not all beer and skittles so get back to work.