get at

We use [get at] to mean imply (something):

• We’ve spent an hour in this room and I still can’t understand what he’s talking about. [replacing phrasal verb]
• We’ve spent an hour in this room and I still can’t see what he means. [replacing phrasal verb]
  
• We’ve spent an hour in this room and I still don’t know what he’s implying. [replacing phrasal verb]
  

• Whatever he’s getting at, I don’t like it.
  
• I can see what you're getting at. It's a difficult decision but I don't see how I can help you.
  

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