What is another word for got the drift?
Pronunciation: [ɡɒt ðə dɹˈɪft] (IPA) 
"Got the drift" is an idiomatic expression that means to understand the general meaning or essence of something. There are several synonyms that can be used in place of this phrase, depending on the context. For instance, one can say "caught on" to mean that they understand what is happening. Another similar synonym is "grasped" to mean that they have comprehended the situation. Similarly, "understood" or "got it" can be used as synonyms. In informal settings, one may also use "picked up" or "twigged" as an alternative. All these synonyms mean the same thing and can be used interchangeably to replace "got the drift" in a sentence to convey the intended meaning.
