Everyone wears jeans now, but he did not get the memo.
get the memo
idiomTo be aware of the current state of affairs.
We stopped using paper reports months ago, but it seems the manager did not get the memo.
While the rest of the industry shifted toward sustainable practices, the company failed to get the memo and continued its outdated production methods.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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could not get elected dogcatcher
Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.
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don't get someone started
Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.
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five will get you ten
I strongly believe.
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get a charge out of
To derive excitement, entertainment, or pleasure from.
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get a clue
To become aware of the obvious reality of a situation, often used as a command to indicate frustration
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get a fix
To obtain something necessary, especially a dose of an addictive drug or anything else compulsively sought after.
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get a grip
To come to one's senses and become more rational after having experienced a strong emotion.