VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Get With the Program

Meaning:

Figure out what everyone else already knows. Often used sarcastically, as a command

Examples:

  • The new employees need to get with the program quickly if they want to succeed here.
  • Come on, it's time to get with the program and finish your part of the project.
  • If you want to fit in with the team, you'll have to get with the program and follow our procedures.
  • The coach told the players to get with the program and focus on the game.
  • After weeks of confusion, he finally got with the program and started meeting deadlines.
  • It took her a while to get with the program, but now she's one of our top performers.
  • The students were reluctant at first, but they eventually got with the program and participated in the class activities.
  • It's frustrating when people don't get with the program and continue to make the same mistakes.
  • I've been trying to get my parents to get with the program and learn how to use social media.
  • The manager made it clear that everyone needs to get with the program or find another job.
  • Once they understood the importance of the changes, they got with the program and supported the new initiatives.
  • He's always been a bit rebellious, but he needs to get with the program if he wants to advance in his career.
  • The company is evolving, and employees must get with the program to adapt to the new standards.
  • It's frustrating when people resist change and refuse to get with the program.
  • The government is urging citizens to get with the program and adhere to new health guidelines.