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get the memo

idiom
Meaning

To be aware of the current state of affairs.


Examples
SIMPLE

Everyone wears jeans now, but he did not get the memo.

CONTEXTUAL

We stopped using paper reports months ago, but it seems the manager did not get the memo.

COMPLEX

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the rest of the industry shifted toward sustainable practices, the company failed to get the memo and continued its outdated production methods.

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  2. 02

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  3. 03

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    Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.

  4. 04

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  5. 05

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  6. 06

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  7. 07

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  8. 08

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    To come to one's senses and become more rational after having experienced a strong emotion.

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