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get religion 1. to become very religious. He suddenly got religion when he went to college. 2. to start doing something in a serious and careful way. I get religion each time I do my income tax - I always wonder why I didn't keep better records. someone gets religion someone's behavior suddenly changes because of a better understanding of something. After the attacks, the administration suddenly got religion about tracking down terrorists' bank accounts. Usage notes: usually said to show you think someone should have changed their behavior sooner Etymology: based on the literal meaning of get religion (= to suddenly become very religious) |
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