get the memo



get the memo

1. Literally, to receive a short message containing information, especially in an office or workplace. Did you get the memo the boss sent around? We're supposed to meet for a team-building exercise after lunch.
2. By extension, to become aware of or informed about a situation, especially one that most or many other people know about already. Often used in or with a negative. Johnny's been dating Sam for over a month now? I guess I didn't get the memo. You're surprised that a giant corporation values its profits over environmental concerns? Didn't you get the memo?
See also: get

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kapil-Indian, Hindi, Marathi
FreyaFRAY-ah (Norse Mythology), FRAY-ə (English)Norse Mythology, English (British, Modern)
NicuȘOr-Romanian
Cordeliakawr-DEL-ee-ə, kawr-DEL-yəEnglish
MarvaMAHR-vəEnglish
Catherina[.kæθə'ri:nə]