Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-at
phrasal verb
/ˈɡɛt æt/
Definition
To reach or make contact with someone or something; to imply or suggest something indirectly.
Examples
- He wasn’t clear, but I think he was trying to get at the fact that he was unhappy with the project.
- Can you get at the files on the server from your location?
- She often gets at the truth without asking direct questions.
Meaning
The phrase ‘get at’ is often used when talking about the intention to access knowledge or to imply something without stating it outright.
Synonyms
- Access
- Reach
- Imply
- Allude to
