Get something out of your system

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To do or experience something that one desires, usually in order to stop having the desire.

He quit his corporate job to travel around the world and get his wanderlust out of his system.
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Often appears as...

  • get it out of one's system
  • get the anger out of your system

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Colloquial

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Emotional Closure

Used to describe an action to overcome a strong feeling or desire by fully experiencing it.

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She went bungee jumping to finally get her fear of heights out of her system.
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Colloquial Usage

This phrase is often used in casual conversation, not in formal contexts.

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I just needed to scream to get my frustration out of my system.
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Metaphorical Sense

It does not imply removing a physical substance but refers to a figurative release.

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He painted all weekend to get his creative block out of his system.
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