Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

get a charge

Idioms  
  1. see get a bang.


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“Your credit card company is going to be there to advocate for you if you get a charge that's fraudulent, right?” she said.

From Salon

He added: "I didn't make something up to get a charge over the line."

From BBC

“The technology knows who you are — you’re a verified and authentic user — you can get a charge.”

From Seattle Times

Some people get a "charge" out of "rallying against a scapegoat" or "getting high off of a sense of persecution or of persecuting others," he said.

From Salon

“It’s pretty clear they don’t want to respect the law, and they’re going to try hell or high water to get a charge,” Kershner said.

From Seattle Times