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get a life

Idioms  

  1. Acquire some interests or relationships of one's own. For example, Stop sitting around and complaining—get a life. [Slang; late 1900s]

Example Sentences

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"Humans go for shocks and excitement - AI needs to get a life," Sutton said.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

She is due in court on Feb. 5 for sentencing and could get a life sentence for her conviction.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

Biden then addressed Trump directly, saying he needs to "get a life" and "help these people."

From Salon • Oct. 14, 2024

“It was a bit rambling. It even mentions how he realized that he was going to get a life sentence because of his actions,” Klinefelter said.

From Slate • Feb. 9, 2024

How could I get a life when I was obviously already alive?

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman

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