What does the expression catch my drift mean.
@amadeo (111938)
United States
March 17, 2017 3:20pm CST
Good afternoon and glad to be back talking to you.
as the title there.What does it mean?My sis in law send me a cookie recipe.
Then she draw a a little diagram to tell me how to lay out the cookies.
Then she says.I do not draw too well.But you catch my drift?
That was it.I never bother looking it up.but she was the only one that I heard this.
Have you?then tell me or us here about.You catch my drift.
The day is good .I had a good day.But very sad about our vacation was cancelled.But we have credit.So we can plan another one.
Got to get this BP down.I miss tennis so much.
Okay,stop complaining.LOL
the photo is Milano,Italy
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
18 Mar 17
@Asylum It is quite common in the US really.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
17 Mar 17
Usually the expression is, if you catch my drift which means, am I clear enough, do you understand what I am saying? So, I think she means that you are not very clear but she understand what you are saying.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
18 Mar 17
I use that often, and it does just mean "do you know what I'm saying". I hope you get that BP down soon, so important for your health.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
18 Mar 17
What a great photo! I have heard the expression for many years, used, I guess, when people feel their explanations or opinions are not well thought out or clear.
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@TheHorse (218890)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Oct 17
As I was reading through the comments, I realized it could also be used when someone is in a position where they can't fully explain something. For me that might be telling another teacher to "watch our little friend. He's on a roll today. Catch my drift?" when he (the "on a roll" kid) is nearby.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
18 Mar 17
beautiful. never been there wish i had just once. does your BP go up when you play tennis? to bad about your trip. that probably help you feel better.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
18 Mar 17
@bunnybon7 did not noticed there.But I am sure that it goes up some.
I feel fine.that is the weird part of it.It is coming down slowly.
Wonder why that it is always high in the morning.The med worn out.LOL
Have a good morning.
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@crossbones27 (49463)
• Mojave, California
17 Mar 17
It just means, do you know what I am saying or mean. That you are comprehending what someone is telling you. I hope you get where you need to be because life without tennis is not much of a life at all. 
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
17 Mar 17
@crossbones27that is for sure there.I will be back soon.Believe me.I am a stubborn person.Catch my drift.
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@LeaPea2417 (37355)
• Toccoa, Georgia
18 Mar 17
"Catch My Drift" means "Do You Understand What I Am Saying"?
@Hate2Iron (15727)
• Canada
18 Mar 17
It's funny how you hear a phrase and instantly know what it means but have no idea the origin. I can just imagine how confusing that would be to someone from another country!
@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
18 Mar 17
We use it quite often here to say do you understand what I am telling you! I love the photo.
