ENGLISH
REFERENCE

get something out of your system

idiom
Meaning

Do the thing you've been wanting to do so you can move on


Examples
SIMPLE

I need to go for a run to get this energy out of my system.

CONTEXTUAL

She decided to travel for a year to get the urge to explore out of her system before starting her career.

COMPLEX

The artist spent weeks painting until he finally got the dark emotions out of his system and felt ready to begin a new project.

Last updated June 7, 2026