English · Phrasal verb Attested

get at

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To manage to gain access to.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

để tiếp cận được

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I have a lot of money in my trust fund. I just can't get at it.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To understand or ascertain by investigation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hiểu hoặc xác định bằng điều tra

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To mean, signify, imply.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ngụ ý, chỉ ra

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “get at” mean?

To manage to gain access to.

Is “get at” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.