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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