Get a clue Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫu
GET-uh-KLOO or GIT-uh-KLOO
ɡˈɛt/ /æɪ/ /klˈuː
get-uh-KLOO
Definition
Used to tell someone they are missing something obvious and should realize what is happening. It often expresses impatience or frustration.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, sometimes rude or sarcastic. Commonly used when frustrated with someone's lack of awareness. It can be said sharply: 'Seriously, get a clue!' and is not polite in formal situations.
Spanish: darse cuenta - despierta (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): se tocar - acordar-se (col.)Portuguese (PT): perceber - acorda (col.)Chinese (Simplified): 懂点道理 - 看清楚情况Chinese (Traditional): 懂點道理 - 看清楚情況Hindi: समझदारी दिखाओ - होश में आओArabic: افهم الموضوع - انتبه (عامية)Bengali: বুঝে নেওয়া - মাথায় আনো - একটু ধারণা পাওয়াRussian: опомнись - пойми наконецJapanese: 空気を読め - 気づけVietnamese: tỉnh ra đi - nhận ra vấn đềKorean: 눈치 좀 챙겨 - 상황 파악해Turkish: kendine gel - biraz anlamaya çalışUrdu: سمجھ جاؤ - عقل کروIndonesian: sadar diri - ngerti situasi
Example Sentences
You really need to get a clue about what's going on.
basic
If you can't find the answer, maybe you should get a clue.
basic
She told her brother to get a clue about polite behavior.
basic
Wow, he seriously needs to get a clue—she's clearly not interested.
natural
If you still think that's a good idea, you need to get a clue.
natural
Come on, get a clue—nobody likes being ignored.
natural