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get religion

Fig. to become serious (about something), usually after a powerful experience. (Sometimes literal.) When I had an automobile accident, I really got religion. Now I'm a very safe driver.

See also: get

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get religion 

1. (humorous) to become very religious He suddenly got religion when he went to college.

2. (American humorous) 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.

See also: get

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somebody 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)

See also: get