if you get my drift

if you get my drift

If you understand the meaning, insinuation, or implication of what I'm 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. I want him taken care of—he's become too much of a liability, if you get my drift. A: "Where did Jack and Sarah go?" B: "Probably went home for a little dancing between the sheets, if you get my drift."

See also: drift, get, if

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if you get my drift

Fig. if you understand what I am saying or implying. (Akin to get someone's drift.) I've heard enough talk and seen enough inaction—if you get my drift.

See also: drift, get, if

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