He missed the memo about the new office rules.
miss the memo
idiomTo be unaware of the current state of affairs.
Everyone wore formal clothes to the party, but he clearly missed the memo and arrived in shorts.
The manager acted as if he had missed the memo regarding the company's shift in strategy, continuing to follow the outdated protocols despite the recent announcement.
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get the memo
To be aware of the current state of affairs.
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give something a miss
To forgo something.
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I never miss
I am aware of what is going on; I know what is happening.
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Miss Right
A perfect, ideal or suitable female companion, especially a wife.
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miss the forest for the trees
Alternative form of cannot see the forest for the trees.
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miss the wood for the trees
Alternative form of cannot see the forest for the trees.
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miss the woods for the trees
Alternative form of cannot see the forest for the trees.
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swing and a miss
A sincere but unsuccessful attempt.