Jim had no idea what was going on until I put him in the picture.
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put (someone) in the picture
To keep someone informed, aware, or up to date (about something); to involve someone in something. Just make sure you put the boss in the picture about the status of the project.I want to be put in the picture when the jewels are sold. Don't cut me out of the profit!
put/keep somebody in the ˈpicture
(informal) give somebody the information they need in order to understand a particular situation, etc: Before you start work, let me put you in the picture about the way the office is run.