get (one's) drift

get (one's) drift

To understand the meaning, insinuation, or implication of what one is saying. All I'm saying is that I won't be very sad if she breaks up with her boyfriend, if you get my drift. A: "I want him taken care of—he's become too much of a liability." B: "I think I get your drift." If Jen didn't come home last night, then I bet she and Bill were preoccupied with some extracurricular activities, if you get my drift.

See also: drift, get

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get someone's drift

Fig. to understand what someone is saying or implying. (Akin to if you get my drift.) I don't want to hear anymore about her or you. Do you get my drift?

See also: drift, get

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