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Meaning of get a clue | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

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

US, derogatory, idiomatic, imperative, informal, often

Examples

“"How many times do I have to tell you that this relationship is over? Get a clue!", she said after her ex-boyfriend asked her again to get back together.”
“How many more such incidents have to happen at Fox News — or elsewhere — before everyone gets a clue about basic workplace — and overall social — behavior?”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

get a fix get a grip get a handle on get a jag on get a jump on get a kick out of

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