Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

get a clue

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.18 in modern English

Syllables: get a -clue
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

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

American usage; Derogatory; Informal

Example Sentences

""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?"

Usage

Inflected Forms

gets a clue (present, singular) getting a clue (participle, present) got a clue (past) got a clue (Australia, New Zealand) gotten a clue (Canada, US)

Synonyms

get with the program

Questions

What does get a clue mean?: To become aware of the obvious reality of a situation, often used as a command to indicate frustration

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