Put/keep somebody in the picture

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To inform someone about a situation or a person's situation.

I updated her on the recent changes to keep her in the picture.
Visual representation of "put/keep somebody in the picture" - To inform someone about a situation or a person's situation.

Often appears as...

  • keep me in the picture
  • put him in the picture

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "put/keep somebody in the picture"
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Updating Status

Used when giving the latest information about a situation.

Illustration for Updating Status
After the meeting, I'll put you in the picture about our new project.
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Inclusive Tone

Indicates that one wants to include someone in ongoing developments or discussions.

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We value your input, so let's keep you in the picture as plans evolve.
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Avoiding Exclusion

Suggests efforts to prevent someone from feeling left out of the loop.

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Since she was on leave, we had to put her in the picture today.
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