where (someone) is at
idiom
informal
: someone's true opinion, state, or nature
I haven't quite figured out where she's at on that issue.
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Understanding where someone is at shows empathy and understanding.
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Susan Johnston, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2024
Taking a thoughtful, considerate approach while trying to understand where someone is at that specific point in time can help bridge communication with people who may be hesitant to share feedback.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 July 2022
Susan Johnston, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2024
Taking a thoughtful, considerate approach while trying to understand where someone is at that specific point in time can help bridge communication with people who may be hesitant to share feedback.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 July 2022
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“Where (someone) is at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/where%20%28someone%29%20is%20at. Accessed 21 May. 2024.
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