Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

get-a-life

slang

/ɡɛt ə laɪf/

Definition

A phrase used to tell someone to stop being overly concerned with trivial matters and to pursue more meaningful interests or activities.

Examples

“Stop worrying about what everyone’s saying about you and just get a life!”
“Instead of complaining about your job, why don’t you get a life and find something you love to do?”

Meaning

It suggests that the person should work on improving their life or focus on more important personal goals rather than concerning themselves with things that do not matter in the grand scheme.