get life
To receive a life sentence.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The criminal will get life for his crimes.”
“After the jury delivered a guilty verdict for the murder, the judge sentenced the man to get life in prison.”
“Following the conclusion of the high-profile trial, the defendant was ordered to get life without the possibility of parole for his role in the conspiracy.”
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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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beg for one's life
To plead or make a desperate attempt to continue with what one has been doing.
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bread of life
Anything which is regarded as a source or inspiration of spiritual nourishment.
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bring back to life
To return someone to a state of consciousness or living after a state of unconsciousness, death or near-death.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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cat and dog life
An unhappy married life marked by arguments and disagreements.
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cat got someone's tongue
Why is someone not saying anything?
Last updated August 10, 2026