Preguntas sobre ejemplos de oraciones con, y la definición y uso de "Gist"

A: The "drift" of an argument is its general idea or intention, usually explained in a simple way.

The "gist" of an argument is also a vague explanation of its general meaning.

So, "the gist of a drift" would be an extremely simplified and basic version of an argument!

"The gist of a drift" is not a common thing to say. You would normally just say either "gist" or "drift".

A: 概ねを掴んだ。
徹底的にわからないけど、最も重要のポイントがなんとかわかったということです。

A: You got the hang of it.
You got it.
You understood.

A: the important thing, the core, the real meaning

A: The "gist" is the simplified description of something complex.

If you summarize something very briefly (in 1 or 2 sentences), that is the "gist" of it.

A: i hadn't thought about the real meaning, but perhaps..
get the gist of it: means "i understand - OVERALL - what's going on." it's more mental.
get the hang of it: means I'm starting to understand HOW TO DOT IT. it's more physical.

(but really you can use either one).
very useful expressions

A: Definition: the main idea or most important point of something

Example from the internet:
I only got the gist of what he was saying.
From thefreedictionary.com
A: "Did you understand what she was saying?" B: "My Japanese isn't great anymore, but I think I got the gist of it."
Bob: "Are you sure you understand what's involved?" Steve: "Yeah, yeah, I get the gist."

A: "I'll show you how to do this now so you can get the gist, but make sure to practice later on." "If you get the gist, I'll move on." "It's almost like breathing, if you get the gist."
If you get the gist = if you understand the general idea, if you get the idea, if you understand the concept

A: I'm not going to tell you everything, but this gives you the gist of things.

I can not get the gist of this!

Talk slowly so I can get the gist of the story.

That is the gist of the plot.

I read the rules of the game, I got the gist, and then I played.

A: The gist of something is the main idea of something.

"I could go into more detail, but that's the gist of it."
"He didn't understand every word of Shakespeare's stories, but he understood enough to get the gist of it."
"Her words were confusing, but her tone conveyed the gist of what she was saying."

A: Enlarge the image and you will get the picture!

A: Ehhhhh I disagree
I'd say getting the gist of something is understanding enough that you understand the scenario
But getting to the point would mean to not waste anytime on getting you to understand the scenario

A: Gist is the basic idea.
Summary is the short version.
Main idea is the most important part.

A: so basically gist is the general idea and meaning is the definition

A: They mean the same. Gist is more informal and is used more in informal conversations. It isn't slang, but it is close. Both words are commonly used.
"His voice mail was unclear, but I got the gist of the message."
"The essence of the play is that we are all alone in this world."

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A: gist is kind of like the idea of something: for example if i’m explaining to someone how to play a game, they can say “yeah ok i get the gist of it”

A:

– Did you understand what he said?
– Not everything, but I got the gist of it. (= I feel as if I understood the basic meaning, without understanding all of the details)

A: They sound fine to me.
For #2 I might use the word 'idea' instead of 'gist' here, but what you wrote still makes sense

A: a basic idea or understanding of what's going on or what was said

A: If someone 'breaks', it can mean that they lose control of their emotions and it can also mean that they lose their strength (physical, mental or emotional). 'You fell so hard' figuratively means 'you failed'
'to never let it get that far'-to only go to a certain level so as to keep something from happening.
I learned to play on the safe side-I learned to be safe and careful, to not take risks.
lean on me-rely on me, expect me to help you.

Ok. I hope that helps a little. You might try googling "Story behind Because of You" and you might find an article about why the song was written in order to understand it more. :)