get the memo
To be aware of the current state of affairs.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Everyone wears jeans now, but he did not get the memo.”
“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the rest of the industry shifted toward sustainable practices, the company failed to get the memo and continued its outdated production methods.”
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as it gets
As it is possible to be.
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been there, done that, got the T-shirt
Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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cat got someone's tongue
Why is someone not saying anything?
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026