I explained the plan, and he seemed to get the drift.
get the drift
idiomTo understand, at least on some basic or general level.
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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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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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.
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drift off
To fall asleep slowly.
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five will get you ten
I strongly believe.
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get a charge out of
To derive excitement, entertainment, or pleasure from.