Get religion
phrase
To suddenly adopt religious beliefs or principles, especially when one previously had none or was not particularly religious.
After his accident, John seemed to get religion and started going to church every Sunday.
Often appears as...
- get religion overnight
- only get religion when it suits them
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To suddenly become serious, responsible, or cautious about something, especially after behaving in a more carefree or risky way.
When it was revealed the company might be audited, the board members quickly got religion about adhering to financial regulations.
Often appears as...
- get religion about spending
- get religion about safety
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To suddenly adopt religious beliefs or principles, especially when one previously had none or was not particularly religious.
After his accident, John seemed to get religion and started going to church every Sunday.
Often appears as...
- get religion overnight
- only get religion when it suits them
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To suddenly become serious, responsible, or cautious about something, especially after behaving in a more carefree or risky way.
When it was revealed the company might be audited, the board members quickly got religion about adhering to financial regulations.
Often appears as...
- get religion about spending
- get religion about safety
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Life-changing Event
Often used after a significant experience that changes one's outlook.
She got religion after surviving the hurricane.
Pro Tip 2/3Deep Transformation
Implies a profound change in beliefs or behavior, not superficial.
Since he got religion, his whole demeanor is different.
Pro Tip 3/3Sincerity Questioned
Sometimes used skeptically, questioning the genuineness of conversion.
Did she really get religion, or is it for show?
Pro Tip 1/3Life-changing Event
Often used after a significant experience that changes one's outlook.
She got religion after surviving the hurricane.
Pro Tip 2/3Deep Transformation
Implies a profound change in beliefs or behavior, not superficial.
Since he got religion, his whole demeanor is different.
Pro Tip 3/3Sincerity Questioned
Sometimes used skeptically, questioning the genuineness of conversion.
Did she really get religion, or is it for show?
Pro Tip 1/3Life-changing Event
Often used after a significant experience that changes one's outlook.
She got religion after surviving the hurricane.
Pro Tip 2/3Deep Transformation
Implies a profound change in beliefs or behavior, not superficial.
Since he got religion, his whole demeanor is different.
Pro Tip 3/3Sincerity Questioned
Sometimes used skeptically, questioning the genuineness of conversion.
Did she really get religion, or is it for show?
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