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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 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 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 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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