Get something out of your system
phrase
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.
Often appears as...
- get it out of one's system
- get the anger out of your system
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
To allow or cause a substance to leave one's body.
After a night of heavy drinking, he spent the next day trying to get the alcohol out of his system.
Often appears as...
- get alcohol out of your system
- get drugs out of your system
phrase
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.
Often appears as...
- get it out of one's system
- get the anger out of your system
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
To allow or cause a substance to leave one's body.
After a night of heavy drinking, he spent the next day trying to get the alcohol out of his system.
Often appears as...
- get alcohol out of your system
- get drugs out of your system
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Closure
Used to describe an action to overcome a strong feeling or desire by fully experiencing it.
She went bungee jumping to finally get her fear of heights out of her system.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
This phrase is often used in casual conversation, not in formal contexts.
I just needed to scream to get my frustration out of my system.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Sense
It does not imply removing a physical substance but refers to a figurative release.
He painted all weekend to get his creative block out of his system.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Closure
Used to describe an action to overcome a strong feeling or desire by fully experiencing it.
She went bungee jumping to finally get her fear of heights out of her system.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
This phrase is often used in casual conversation, not in formal contexts.
I just needed to scream to get my frustration out of my system.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Sense
It does not imply removing a physical substance but refers to a figurative release.
He painted all weekend to get his creative block out of his system.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Closure
Used to describe an action to overcome a strong feeling or desire by fully experiencing it.
She went bungee jumping to finally get her fear of heights out of her system.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
This phrase is often used in casual conversation, not in formal contexts.
I just needed to scream to get my frustration out of my system.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Sense
It does not imply removing a physical substance but refers to a figurative release.
He painted all weekend to get his creative block out of his system.
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