get with the program
phrase
informal
: to start doing what others need or want one to do : to become involved and active in a useful and effective way
His boss told him that he'd better get with the program if he wants to keep his job.
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“Get with the program.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20with%20the%20program. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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