What Does "how did the media get wind of it" Mean?
Learn what "how did the media get wind of it" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
the media get wind of it?
It asks how information was leaked or discovered by the media.
From The Crown, Episode 31
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone asks how the press found out about private information.
Usage Scenario
Use this when asking how a secret became public, especially in formal or tense situations. It sounds natural in news or political contexts, but not all learners will know the idiom get wind of it.
Better ways to say it
How did the media get wind of it?
How did they find out?
Who leaked it to the media?
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