get the drift
To understand, at least on some basic or general level.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I explained the plan, and he seemed to get the drift.”
“She did not explain the details clearly, but I think I get the drift of what she wants.”
“Although the professor spoke in vague, abstract terms, the students eventually got the drift of his complex argument.”
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as it gets
As it is possible to be.
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been there, done that, got the T-shirt
Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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cat got someone's tongue
Why is someone not saying anything?
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catch someone's drift
To understand the meaning or implications of someone’s pronouncement.
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could not get elected dogcatcher
Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.
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don't get someone started
Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.
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drift apart
To lose contact, to lose one's friendship or closeness.
Last updated August 10, 2026