clue in

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common informal
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Meaning: To inform someone

告知某人情况
Poner al corriente a alguien
情報を教える
알려주다; 정보를 제공하다

To give someone information they need.

向某人提供他们需要的信息。让某人了解正在发生的事情。
Dar a alguien la información que necesita. Informar sobre lo que está pasando.
必要な情報を誰かに伝えること。何が起きているかを知らせる。
누군가에게 필요한 정보를 제공하다.
Base verb: clue
Particle: in
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. Can someone clue me in?
    有人能告诉我怎么回事吗?
    ¿Alguien me puede poner al corriente?
    誰か教えてくれない?
    누가 좀 알려 줄 수 있어?
  2. She clued him in on the plan.
    她把计划告诉了他
    Ella le informó del plan
    彼女は彼に計画を教えた
    그녀는 그에게 계획을 알려 줬다.
  3. Nobody clued me in about the change.
    没人告诉我有变动
    Nadie me informó del cambio
    誰も変更のことを教えてくれなかった
    아무도 변경 사항을 알려 주지 않았다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: informing, updating, secrets

Tone: inclusive

✓ Do Say

  • Clue in
    告知情况、让某人知情
    Poner al día; Informar
    事情を教える、情報を共有する
    사정을 알려주다

Origin & History

From providing clues or information.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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