Meaning of get the memo | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To receive an item of information.
   literally
2. To be aware of the current state of affairs.
   idiomatic, informal
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see get, memo.

Examples

“Apart from that, it was England’s attack against Latvia’s massed defence. Marcus Rashford had got the memo to take on his man; he was positive, although the end product consistently eluded him.”

“Well it's a bit late now, to suddenly start caring about that. I guess you didn't get the memo?”

“They've gotten it into their head that there's a mystical secret to academic success, and they just didn't get the memo.”

“My alarm clock didn't get the memo about the day off. Iggy's must have because I can hear him snoring through his bedroom door.”

“It seems even Kris Jenner has got the pink memo. The momager followed up Kim's post with her own, sharing a throwback pic of herself in a neon pink '80s swimsuit.”

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