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gets religion

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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)

See also: religion

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It's the preacher as empties th' alehouse; and if a man gets religion, he'll do his work none the worse for that. Adam Bede by Eliot, George View in context More results

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