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get with the times

idiom
Meaning

To become aware of modern trends, words or ideas.


Examples
SIMPLE

You need to get with the times and use a smartphone.

CONTEXTUAL

My grandfather finally bought a laptop because he realized he needed to get with the times to talk to us.

COMPLEX

The company struggled to remain relevant until the board insisted that the management team get with the times and adopt modern digital strategies.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
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    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  2. 02

    could not get elected dogcatcher

    Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.

  3. 03

    don't get someone started

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

  4. 04

    fast times

    A period of time characterized by quickly-paced activity, especially involving extravagant or risky conduct, sexual behavior, or other exciting events.

  5. 05

    five will get you ten

    I strongly believe.

  6. 06

    get a charge out of

    To derive excitement, entertainment, or pleasure from.

  7. 07

    get a clue

    To become aware of the obvious reality of a situation, often used as a command to indicate frustration

  8. 08

    get a fix

    To obtain something necessary, especially a dose of an addictive drug or anything else compulsively sought after.

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