Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-get-wind-of-something
idiom
/tə ɡɛt wɪnd əv ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
To become aware of something, usually by hearing about it indirectly.
Examples
- She managed to get wind of the surprise party we were planning for her.
- The journalist got wind of the scandal before it was officially announced.
- If anyone gets wind of our plan, it’ll be ruined.
Meaning
The phrase means to learn about something, often in a casual or unofficial way, rather than being told directly.
Synonyms
- discover
- learn about
- find out
