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I know where you're getting at vs I get where you're going at

Both phrases are incorrect. The correct phrases are: 'I know where you're getting at' or 'I get where you're going'. The correct prepositions to use in these expressions are 'at' and 'to', respectively.

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I know where you're getting at

This phrase is incorrect. The preposition 'at' should be used after 'getting'.

The correct phrase is 'I know where you're getting at'. This expression is used to indicate understanding or awareness of someone's point or intention.
  • Nov 14, 2012 ... I know where you're getting at sister, but the thought to me is torture. Gotta find a better way to get my mark much faster so I can finally stay
  • Jul 6, 2011 ... I know where you're getting at as this is a cheap turntable, but I'd only be concerned if it was struggling to play the disc.. Read more Show less ...
  • Jan 23, 2016 ... Though I often enjoyed watching seananners and his posy, so I know where you' re getting at, I want to find more mates in Aus myself and do ...
  • Jul 26, 2015 ... I know where you're getting at, but sadly, its impossible for a game review site to be completely unbiased. This has to do with the fact that all the ...

Alternatives:

  • I know what you're getting at

I get where you're going at

This phrase is incorrect. The preposition 'at' should be used after 'going'.

The correct phrase is 'I get where you're going'. This expression is used to convey understanding or comprehension of someone's direction or intention.
  • Dec 18, 2015 ... I hear ya, I get where you're going at. Let's give it time and again, I'll see what I can do. TomTomma: Hope the final release does support the ...
  • Ok, for some reason I get where you're going at now... (I guess sometimes we refuse to believe that some things can be sampled) :) Still think it's a stretch though ...
  • Jun 23, 2014 ... I get where you're going at with that design but I really didn't like the 5 and 5s but decided to stick with iOS. If they just make a rounded iPhone ...
  • Sep 25, 2014 ... sorry, this has been archived and can no longer be voted on. I get where you're going at, but seriously, Coors light is straight pure water.

Alternatives:

  • I get where you're going

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