Get a life

verb phrase

Man or woman needs to do more interesting things with their time.

He's always sitting at home playing video games, he needs to get a life.
Visual representation of "get a life" - man or woman needs to do more interesting things with their time

Often appears as...

  • need to get a life
  • should get a life

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial,Idiomatic

verb phrase

Someone needs to start dealing with more serious matters.

You're still partying every night like a college student, get a life!
Visual representation of "get a life" - someone needs to start dealing with more serious matters

Often appears as...

  • time to get a life
  • have to get a life

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial,Idiomatic

verb phrase

Man or woman needs to do more interesting things with their time.

He's always sitting at home playing video games, he needs to get a life.
Visual representation of "get a life" - man or woman needs to do more interesting things with their time

Often appears as...

  • need to get a life
  • should get a life

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial,Idiomatic

verb phrase

Someone needs to start dealing with more serious matters.

You're still partying every night like a college student, get a life!
Visual representation of "get a life" - someone needs to start dealing with more serious matters

Often appears as...

  • time to get a life
  • have to get a life

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial,Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "get a life"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Slightly Rude

Often used to mock someone who lacks variety in their hobbies or interests.

Illustration for Slightly Rude
You collect coins too? Dude, get a life.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Sarcasm Alert

Can be sarcastic, implying the person thinks their life is better or more exciting.

Illustration for Sarcasm Alert
Wow, another puzzle finished? Get a life, my friend.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

It doesn't mean to literally get a new life, but to seek new experiences.

Illustration for Not Literal
Stop re-watching that series, go out and get a life.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Slightly Rude

Often used to mock someone who lacks variety in their hobbies or interests.

Illustration for Slightly Rude
You collect coins too? Dude, get a life.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Sarcasm Alert

Can be sarcastic, implying the person thinks their life is better or more exciting.

Illustration for Sarcasm Alert
Wow, another puzzle finished? Get a life, my friend.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

It doesn't mean to literally get a new life, but to seek new experiences.

Illustration for Not Literal
Stop re-watching that series, go out and get a life.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Slightly Rude

Often used to mock someone who lacks variety in their hobbies or interests.

Illustration for Slightly Rude
You collect coins too? Dude, get a life.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Sarcasm Alert

Can be sarcastic, implying the person thinks their life is better or more exciting.

Illustration for Sarcasm Alert
Wow, another puzzle finished? Get a life, my friend.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

It doesn't mean to literally get a new life, but to seek new experiences.

Illustration for Not Literal
Stop re-watching that series, go out and get a life.
Visual representation of the word "Get a life"

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