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get a life

idiom
Meaning

To begin having a more interesting, eventful, or worthwhile existence.


Examples
SIMPLE

Stop worrying about me and get a life.

CONTEXTUAL

He spends all day criticizing strangers online instead of getting a life and focusing on his own goals.

COMPLEX

Rather than obsessing over the trivial habits of his neighbors, he would be far better served if he chose to get a life and pursue his own long-neglected interests.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    as it gets

    As it is possible to be.

  2. 02

    been there, done that, got the T-shirt

    Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.

  3. 03

    beg for one's life

    To plead or make a desperate attempt to continue with what one has been doing.

  4. 04

    bread of life

    Anything which is regarded as a source or inspiration of spiritual nourishment.

  5. 05

    bring back to life

    To return someone to a state of consciousness or living after a state of unconsciousness, death or near-death.

  6. 06

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  7. 07

    cat and dog life

    An unhappy married life marked by arguments and disagreements.

  8. 08

    cat got someone's tongue

    Why is someone not saying anything?

Last updated April 17, 2026