Get wind of Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈwaɪnd/, /ˈwɪnd/ /ˈəv
GET WIND-uhv
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈɒv
get WIND-ov
Definition
To hear about something, especially a secret or news, usually by rumor or unofficial information.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and idiomatic. Often used for learning secrets or private matters by accident or gossip. Common with 'someone got wind of it' and 'if they get wind of...'. Not about literal wind.
Spanish: enterarse de - oír rumores dePortuguese (BR): ficar sabendo de - ouvir falar dePortuguese (PT): ouvir falar de - saber deChinese (Simplified): 听说到 - 得知Chinese (Traditional): 聽說到 - 得知Hindi: खबर लगना - पता चलनाArabic: سَمِع عن - علم بBengali: খবর পেয়ে যাওয়া - আভাস পেয়ে যাওয়াRussian: прослышать - узнать (по слухам)Japanese: 耳にする - 噂を聞きつけるVietnamese: nghe phong thanh - biết tin (không chính thức)Korean: 소문을 듣다 - 귀띔을 받다Turkish: duyum almak - kulağına çalınmakUrdu: خبر لگ جانا - افواہ سن لیناIndonesian: mendengar kabar - mencium kabar
Example Sentences
If my parents get wind of this, I'll be in trouble.
basic
She was shocked when she got wind of the surprise party.
basic
The boss got wind of their plan to leave early.
basic
How did you get wind of this rumor so quickly?
natural
Nobody was supposed to get wind of the new project, but now everyone knows.
natural
Word travels fast—someone always gets wind of things around here.
natural