0
Michael841 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary
Get a read on sth
Hello everyone.
I just wanted to ask about the expression "get a read on sth". What does that mean? Is that equivalent to "get a grasp of sth"?
Thanks
I just wanted to ask about the expression "get a read on sth". What does that mean? Is that equivalent to "get a grasp of sth"?
Thanks
Top answer
I'd say your equivalant is okay, but I tend to take "read" a bit more literally. Of course it may be absolutely literal, as in getting a read[ing] from some sort of indicator, or dial, or display. But I usually hear it as checking out some specific details, which may be spacial or dimensional, or perhaps alphanumeric.
- I'd say your equivalant is okay, but I tend to take "read" a bit more literally.
- Of course it may be absolutely literal, as in getting a read[ing] from some sort of indicator, or dial, or display.
- But I usually hear it as checking out some specific details, which may be spacial or dimensional, or perhaps alphanumeric.
- I suppose it could also be to get a general update on the status of some project or specific item.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
1 Answers
0
I'd say your equivalant is okay, but I tend to take "read" a bit more literally.
Of course it may be absolutely literal, as in getting a read[ing] from some sort of indicator, or dial, or display.
But I usually hear it as checking out some specific details, which may be spacial or dimensional, or perhaps alphanumeric. I suppose it could also be to get a general update on
Of course it may be absolutely literal, as in getting a read[ing] from some sort of indicator, or dial, or display.
But I usually hear it as checking out some specific details, which may be spacial or dimensional, or perhaps alphanumeric. I suppose it could also be to get a general update on
0
Related Questions