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What is the meaning of "Get at" in this sentence: "What are you getting at?" ?
Does it mean "imply", "say something in indirect way" or "talk about", "say something in direct way"?
What is the meaning of "Get at" in this sentence: "What are you getting at?" ?
Does it mean "imply", "say something in indirect way" or "talk about", "say something in direct way"?
Does it mean "imply", "say something in indirect way" or "talk about", "say something in direct way"?
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Yes, to "get at" means to "imply something."
So when they say "what are you getting at?" it means "what are you trying to say?"
You use it when somebody is being unclear with their words.
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Yes, to "get at" means to "imply something."
So when they say "what are you getting at?" it means "what are you trying to say?"
You use it when somebody is being unclear with their words.
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