Cool MateMeaning of What are you getting at
A phrase asking for clarification of someone's meaning.
In simple words: What do you mean?
What are you getting at in a sentence
- Can you explain what you're getting at?
- I don't understand what you're getting at with this argument.
- What exactly are you getting at by saying that?
How to use What are you getting at
Used in casual conversations when asking for clarification about someone's point. Avoid in formal settings.
Grammar pattern
standalone question
Memory hint
Think of a map: asking 'what are you getting at?' is like asking 'where are you heading?'
Related words
Collocations with What are you getting at
- getting at a point
- getting at something important
- getting at the truth
Synonyms for What are you getting at
- What do you mean?
- What are you trying to say?
- What’s your point?
- What are you implying?
Opposites of What are you getting at
- What are you avoiding
- What are you ignoring
- What are you missing
Common mistakes with What are you getting at
- Mistaking it for a literal question about physical items.
- Using it in overly formal discussions.
- Not specifying the topic when seeking clarification.
Compare What are you getting at with What do you mean, What are you trying to say, What's your point
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What does What are you getting at mean?
What do you mean?
What is the definition of What are you getting at?
A phrase asking for clarification of someone's meaning.
How do you use What are you getting at in a sentence?
Can you explain what you're getting at?
Can you give another example of What are you getting at?
I don't understand what you're getting at with this argument.
What are synonyms for What are you getting at?
Common alternatives include What do you mean?, What are you trying to say?, What’s your point?, What are you implying?.
What is the opposite of What are you getting at?
Opposite meanings include What are you avoiding, What are you ignoring, What are you missing.
What words go with What are you getting at?
It commonly pairs with getting at a point, getting at something important, getting at the truth.
What are common mistakes when using What are you getting at?
Mistaking it for a literal question about physical items. Using it in overly formal discussions. Not specifying the topic when seeking clarification.
How do you pronounce What are you getting at?
US: //wɑt ɑr jə ˈɡɛtɪŋ æt//, UK: //wɒt ɑːr jʊ ˈɡɛtɪŋ æt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is What are you getting at formal or informal?
"What are you getting at" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use What are you getting at?
Used in casual conversations when asking for clarification about someone's point. Avoid in formal settings.