getting at

"And that's getting at the root causes of what's driving family financial instability and what support can set folks up on a path for long-term success."

So we move on to Hampden on Tuesday and Ronaldo with his nostrils flaring at the thought of getting at a defence that has conceded seven goals in three games in this group so far.

"Because when you are getting at the end, I don’t know where, but everything we are doing on the way, every day, every match, try to enjoy it, enjoy the way."

Solange’s disgusting behavior as she torments her housemates is what the Eggers seem to be getting at.

What Alito is getting at is that Congress isn’t doing its job.