Get Wind (Verb)
Meaning
Get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally; "I learned that she has two grown-up children"; "I see that you have been promoted".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- It came as a shock to the neighbors when they got wind of the couple's secret divorce plans.
- The media got wind of the politician's financial scandals and immediately started an investigation.
- By chance, the headmaster got wind that some of the students were involved in a prank.
- As soon as anyone got wind of her engagement, she started receiving congratulations.
- After the rumors got wind in the office, the boss was bombarded with questions.