get an inkling (of something)

get an inkling (of something)

To obtain a basic, vague, or rudimentary knowledge or understanding (about something). Oh, don't worry, I got an inkling of how much this mistake is going to cost the company from the boss. I do speak a little Japanese, but I can't seem to get an inkling of what this woman is talking about.
See also: get, inkling
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • inkling
  • have an inkling (of something)
  • give (someone) an inkling (of something)
  • the foggiest understanding
  • the foggiest
  • the foggiest (idea)
  • the foggiest inkling
  • the foggiest notion
  • for a while
  • folks