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Get Wind Of

GET WIND uv

/ɡɛt wɪnd əv/

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Syllable breakdown

Getwindof

Dictionary meaning

To hear a rumour or unofficial information about something.

Examples

  • The journalists got wind of the merger before the official announcement.

Pronunciation tips

Stress on 'get' and 'wind'.

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