Put/keep somebody in the picture

phrase

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

I updated her on the recent changes to keep her in the picture.

Often appears as...

keep me in the picture
put him in the picture

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

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

I updated her on the recent changes to keep her in the picture.

Often appears as...

keep me in the picture
put him in the picture

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Updating Status

Used when giving the latest information about a situation.

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.

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.

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

Pro Tip 1/3

Updating Status

Used when giving the latest information about a situation.

After the meeting, I'll put you in the picture about our new project.

Pro Tip 2/3

Inclusive Tone

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

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

Pro Tip 3/3

Avoiding Exclusion

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

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

Pro Tip 1/3

Updating Status

Used when giving the latest information about a situation.

After the meeting, I'll put you in the picture about our new project.

Pro Tip 2/3

Inclusive Tone

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

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

Pro Tip 3/3

Avoiding Exclusion

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

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

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