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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

Français va t'acheter une vie!
Русский получай жизнь! получи жизнь!

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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See also

get a line on get a load of get a move on get a pair get a rise out of get a run on

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