get with it
B2 informal intransitive
In simple words
To stop being old-fashioned or clueless and understand what is happening now.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To become aware of and accept current trends, modern standards, or what is happening around you.
"You're still using a flip phone? Come on, get with it!"
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To start paying attention or behaving appropriately in a given situation.
"The boss told the whole team to get with it or face the consequences."
Usage notes
Often used as an imperative ('Get with it!'). Can sound impatient or slightly dismissive. More common in American English. Somewhat dated — younger speakers may prefer 'catch up' or 'get a clue.' Typically used when someone is behaving in an outdated or oblivious way.
Commonly used with
times program reality trends era world
Forms
Base
get with it
I/you/we/they
3rd person
gets with it
he/she/it
Past simple
got with it
yesterday
Past participle
got/gotten with it
have + pp
-ing form
getting with it
continuous
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