English / phrasal verb
Get at
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To imply or suggest something indirectly; to reach the core truth
In context
01
What exactly are you trying to get at when you mention my ex?
02
She spoke in subtle hints, making it difficult for him to understand what she was getting at.
Synonyms
hint at,imply,suggest
Antonyms
state plainly,declare directly,clarify
Collocations
get at the truth,what are you getting at,hard to get at