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gets religion

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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, 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.
 
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