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get life

idiom
Meaning

To receive a life sentence.


Examples
SIMPLE

The criminal will get life for his crimes.

CONTEXTUAL

After the jury delivered a guilty verdict for the murder, the judge sentenced the man to get life in prison.

COMPLEX

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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  2. 02

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    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

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    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