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Definition of catch someone's drift

catch (one's) drift

verb

  • to understand. usually used aggressively.
    Have the money by Tuesday, or bad things will happen. You catch my drift?

    Last edited on Aug 11 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

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