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get a life

idiom

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


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  1. 01

    beg for one's life

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

  2. 02

    bread of life

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

  3. 03

    bring back to life

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

  4. 04

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  5. 05

    cat and dog life

    An unhappy married life marked by arguments and disagreements.

  6. 06

    change of life

    Menopause.

  7. 07

    charmed life

    A life in which one is always lucky and safe from danger.

  8. 08

    claim someone's life

    To lead to someone's death.

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