get a charge out of
To derive excitement, entertainment, or pleasure from.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I get a real charge out of watching old movies.”
“He gets a charge out of fixing broken clocks in his spare time.”
“She always gets a charge out of exploring hidden trails, finding a sense of adventure that her daily routine lacks.”
The idiom originates as an allusion to the sensation of receiving a physical shock from an electric charge. It entered common usage during the early 20th century, drawing a parallel between the sudden jolt of electricity and a corresponding surge of emotional excitement.
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as it gets
As it is possible to be.
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been there, done that, got the T-shirt
Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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cat got someone's tongue
Why is someone not saying anything?
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charge down
To lose electrical power
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charge up
To motivate, to instill someone with determination.
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could not get elected dogcatcher
Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.
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don't get someone started
Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.
Last updated August 10, 2026