get a clue (to) [exp]

Meaning:

• Used when someone wants to advise someone else to be more aware or smarter.

Examples:

1. Your salary is so lower than others while you are working harder than them. Get a clue!
2. She got a clue when she noticed everyone was laughing after she accidentally spilled the coffee.
3. It took him a while to get a clue, but he finally figured out that the surprise party was for him.
4. She’s not getting a clue about what I’ve been telling her. It’s really frustrating!
5. How many times do I have to say it? Get a clue already!
6. He still doesn’t get a clue about how to improve his cooking. He burns everything!
7. You need to get a clue; your friend’s been dropping hints all week about what she wants for her birthday.
8. It’s time to get a clue about the work project; you need to focus if you want to meet the goal.
9. Come on, get a clue! Everyone is waiting for you to finish the task.
10. You really need to get a clue, it’s pretty obvious that she’s joking around!
11. He still hasn’t gotten a clue that the surprise party is for him! We’ll have to give him a hint.
12. She really needs to get a clue about how to properly set up the equipment. The instructions are right there.
13. I told him to get a clue when he asked me for directions to the place I had just mentioned.
14. After months of avoiding her, he still couldn’t get a clue that she wasn’t interested.
15. Samantha has been giving you all the signs that she likes you; it’s time to get a clue!
16. I told Mark to get a clue when he kept ignoring the signs of a looming problem with the project.
17. If you don’t get a clue soon, you’re going to miss the deadline. We need that report by noon!