Get wind Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To find out about something secret or unofficial, usually through rumors or indirect information.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, used for secret, surprising, or potentially sensitive information. Common with 'get wind of something.' Not about literal wind. Similar to 'hear about,' but for things not meant to be widely known.
Spanish: enterarse - oír rumoresPortuguese (BR): ficar sabendo (de) - ouvir rumoresPortuguese (PT): apanhar (uma notícia) - ouvir rumoresChinese (Simplified): 听到风声 - 得知消息Chinese (Traditional): 聽到風聲 - 得知消息Hindi: खबर मिलना - कान में पड़नाArabic: علم بنيل - سماع شائعةBengali: খবর পেয়ে যাওয়া - গুজব শুনে জানাRussian: пронюхать - узнать по слухамJapanese: 耳にする - 噂を聞きつけるVietnamese: nghe phong phanh - nghe tin (không chính thức)Korean: 소문을 듣다 - 정보를 입수하다 (비밀)Turkish: haberdar olmak - kulağına çalınmakUrdu: خبر لگ جانا - افواہ سن لیناIndonesian: mendengar kabar - mendapat bocoran
Example Sentences
The manager was upset when he got wind of the plan.
basic
Did you get wind of the changes at work?
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She got wind of the surprise party and acted surprised anyway.
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If investors get wind of this news, the stock could crash.
natural
The kids tried to keep it a secret, but their mom got wind of their plan.
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You don't want your boss to get wind of you looking for a new job.
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