Get wind of meaning
What does the saying 'Get wind of' mean?
Idiom: Get wind of
Meaning:
If you get wind of something, you hear or learn about it, especially if it was meant to be secret.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Weather |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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