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Meaning of the word "drive at" in English

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drive at

US /ˈdraɪv æt/
UK /ˈdraɪv æt/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to try to explain or say something

Example:
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What exactly are you driving at?
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I don't understand what he's driving at with all these vague statements.
Synonym:
implysuggesthint atallude toinsinuate
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