Miss the memo Meaning in English
expression
ˈmɪs/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɛˌmoʊ
MISS thuh MEM-oh
mˈɪs/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɛməʊ
MISS thuh MEM-oh
Definition
To not hear about something important that others know; to be unaware of news, changes, or updates. Often used humorously when someone is out of the loop.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often humorous. Used when someone doesn't know something widely known. Commonly said as 'I must have missed the memo' when realizing you're out of the loop. Not literal—usually there was no actual memo.
Spanish: no enterarse - no recibir la informaciónPortuguese (BR): não ficar sabendo - não receber o avisoPortuguese (PT): não ter recebido a informação - não ficar a parChinese (Simplified): 没有收到通知 - 没跟上消息Chinese (Traditional): 沒收到通知 - 沒跟上消息Hindi: सूचना छूट जाना - जानकारी से अनजान रहनाArabic: لم تصلك المعلومة - لم تصلك الرسالةBengali: খবর পাচ্ছেন না - জানাতে পারেননিRussian: не в курсе - пропустить важную информациюJapanese: 情報を見落とす - 情報を知らないVietnamese: bỏ lỡ thông báo - không biết thông tinKorean: 정보를 못 듣다 - 소식을 놓치다Turkish: haberi kaçırmak - bilgilendirilmemekUrdu: خبر سے محروم رہ جانا - اطلاع نہ ملناIndonesian: tidak tahu info - ketinggalan informasi
Example Sentences
Did you miss the memo about the meeting change?
basic
I think I missed the memo about this rule.
basic
He always misses the memo on dress code.
basic
Wow, did I miss the memo or is everyone wearing blue today?
natural
If you didn't bring snacks, you clearly missed the memo.
natural
Sorry, I must have missed the memo—what's going on?
natural