get lost
To exit from the scene.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Get lost — I'm busy right now.”
“He told the annoying salesman to get lost and closed the door.”
“When the paparazzi surrounded her at the airport, she hissed "Get lost" and pushed through the crowd toward her car.”
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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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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.
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five will get you ten
I strongly believe.
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get a charge out of
To derive excitement, entertainment, or pleasure from.
Last updated August 10, 2026