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Meaning of get the drift | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To understand, at least on some basic or general level.

idiomatic

Examples

“I don't really read French, but I can often guess enough to get the drift.”
“By now you're probably starting to get my drift that cutting costs in today's rail industry is not going to be either easy or pain-free.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

get the drop on get the elbow get the goods on get the hang of get the hint get the idea

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