How to Pronounce "get the drift of"
expression
GET thuh DRIFT uhv
get thuh DRIFT ov
Definition
To understand the general meaning or main idea of something, even if you do not know all the details.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɹɪft/ /ˈəv
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /dɹˈɪft/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET thuh DRIFT uhv
UK
get thuh DRIFT ov
Listen in Context
Did you get the drift of what she was saying?
I didn't get the drift of the instructions.
If you get the drift of this story, you will know why he left.
You don't have to explain every detail, I get the drift of what you mean.