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Meaning of get a life | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To begin having a more interesting, eventful, or worthwhile existence.

derogatory, idiomatic, intransitive

Equivalents

Examples

“"He's really broken. Hopefully he'll be able to find work somewhere and get a life."”
“"Harriet, please get a life," someone begged her on a message board, "and leave us poor Amazon customers alone."”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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