get with the times

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Verb

get with the times (third-person singular simple present gets with the times, present participle getting with the times, simple past got with the times, past participle (UK) got with the times or (US) gotten with the times)

  1. (idiomatic, slang) To become aware of modern trends, words or ideas.
    Synonym: move with the times
    • 2015, Southpark, Season 18, Episode 9:
      Kyle: This fat fuck thinks he's PewDiePie! Because of him I can't get Ike to come out of his room!
      Cartman: Because of me?! I'm pretty sure I'm not the person who invented Let's Plays, Kyle.
      Kyle: Let's Plays?
      Cartman: That's what they're called, dude. Get with the times.