How to Pronounce "get a life"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫaɪf
GET-uh-LYFE
ɡˈɛt/ /æɪ/ /lˈaɪf
get-uh-LYFE
Definition
An informal, usually rude expression telling someone to do something more interesting, stop bothering others, or pay attention to their own affairs.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫaɪf
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /æɪ/ /lˈaɪf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-uh-LYFE
UK
get-uh-LYFE
Listen in Context
Wow, you're still talking about that? Come on, get a life!
Stop bothering me and get a life.
All you do is gossip online—you should get a life.
If you're so bored, maybe try to get a life.