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
释义
Used to tell someone they are missing something obvious and should realize what is happening. It often expresses impatience or frustration.
用法与细微差别
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
例句
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