How to Pronounce "get my drift"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈmaɪ/ /ˈdɹɪft
GET-my-DRIFT or GIT-my-DRIFT
ɡˈɛt/ /mˈaɪ/ /dɹˈɪft
get-my-DRIFT
Definition
This informal phrase means 'Do you understand what I mean?' or 'Are you following my point?' It is often used to make sure someone has understood a subtle or indirect message.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈmaɪ/ /ˈdɹɪft
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /mˈaɪ/ /dɹˈɪft
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-my-DRIFT or GIT-my-DRIFT
UK
get-my-DRIFT
Listen in Context
I'm not saying he's lazy, but he never helps out—get my drift?
We should leave before it gets too late, get my drift?
It's not really your color, if you get my drift.
She talks a lot, so maybe don't ask her about her trip, get my drift?