How to Pronounce "get the drift"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɹɪft
GET-thuh-DRIFT or GIT-thuh-DRIFT
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /dɹˈɪft
get-thuh-DRIFT
Definition
To understand the main idea or general meaning of what someone is saying, even if you don't know every detail.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɹɪft
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /dɹˈɪft
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-thuh-DRIFT or GIT-thuh-DRIFT
UK
get-thuh-DRIFT
Listen in Context
Do you get the drift of what I'm saying?
She didn't explain everything, but I got the drift.
Just listen carefully and you'll get the drift.
He was being vague, but I got the drift of what he meant.