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Gen X (1965-1979)
Get a life
Dismissing someone's interests or behavior
Literal Meaning
To acquire a state of living; to obtain a life
Actual Meaning
Stop obsessing over trivial things, find better things to do
Examples in Context

'You memorized all those stats? Get a life!' (Translation: That's sad)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Can be mean
  • 2Dismissive
  • 3About priorities
Phrase Thesaurus
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find a purpose
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