drive at
The phrase "drive at" is often used to ask someone what they are really trying to say or imply indirectly.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)To hint at or suggest something without stating it directly.
Example
- What are you driving at with that comment?
- She kept talking about the budget, but I couldn't figure out what she was driving at.
B2Conversation
(informal, idiomatic)To intend or aim to convey a specific point or idea.
Example
- I think what he's driving at is that we need to be more careful with our spending.
- I'm not sure what you're driving at; could you be more specific?
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "drive at":
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