get wind

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English - English
hear about, learn of
get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally; "I learned that she has two grown-up children"; "I see that you have been promoted"
get wind of
To hear about; to learn of, especially with respect to facts intended to have been kept confidential

He asks that I don't identify his name and profession, saying he doesn't want colleagues to get wind of his habits.

get wind of
hear about, learn of
get the wind up
To become frightened or disturbed
get the wind up
be in a hurry; become angry
get wind
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