get a clue

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get a clue

verb gets a clue · getting a clue · got a clue · gotten a clue

US, derogatory, idiomatic, imperative, informal, often To become aware of the obvious reality of a situation, often used as a command to indicate frustration "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.
Similar: get with the program

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@misc{get_a_clue_2026,
  title = {get a clue},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/get%20a%20clue},
  urldate = {2026-11-07}
}