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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.