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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]


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

From BBC Jan. 15, 2026

As we get to know the movie’s wiry, chaotic young protagonist, engagingly portrayed by first-time actor Faveau, we expect he’ll get a life education the hard way, as these stories usually offer up.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 4, 2025

Earlier this month, President Biden responded to Trump's claims by telling reporters at a press conference that Trump needs to "get a life."

From Salon Oct. 25, 2024

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

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

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman

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