get a life

Idioms

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

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., who was reportedly present for the incident, told Gaetz to "get a life," according to the excerpt Maddow read.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2023

Ms. Erdoes replied: “Seriously. It is 1 a.m. your time. I would say get a life … but you are at the Ritz and we aren’t.”

From New York Times • May 25, 2023

If Bobby can get a place to live, I think, then I can get a life worth living.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini

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