Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jog someone's memory
idiom
/dʒɑɡ ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ˈmɛməri/
Definition
To help someone remember something or to remind them of a previous thought or experience.
Examples
- The teacher asked a few questions to jog her students’ memories about the lesson.
- I showed him an old photo to jog his memory about our trip last summer.
- Sometimes a familiar song can jog your memory about past experiences.
Meaning
This phrase is often used when a clue or a gentle nudge is given to help someone recall information that they might have forgotten.
Synonyms
- refresh someone’s memory
- remind
- reminisce
- prompt a recollection
