get with the program
To become organized, current, or aware; to adopt the prevailing viewpoint.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“You need to get with the program if you want to succeed.”
“The team is falling behind, so everyone needs to get with the program and follow the new rules.”
“After months of ignoring the changing market trends, the manager finally realized he had to get with the program to save the company from bankruptcy.”
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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