How to Pronounce "get religion"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ɹiˈɫɪdʒən/, /ɹɪˈɫɪdʒən
GET ri-LIJ-uhn
ɡˈɛt/ /ɹɪlˈɪdʒən
git ri-LIJ-uhn
Definition
To become seriously interested in religion or to convert; sometimes used figuratively to mean someone has suddenly become very dedicated to a new belief, cause, or way of life.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ɹiˈɫɪdʒən/, /ɹɪˈɫɪdʒən
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ɹɪlˈɪdʒən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET ri-LIJ-uhn
UK
git ri-LIJ-uhn
Listen in Context
After college, he got religion and started going to church every week.
She really got religion about healthy eating after her illness.
Some people get religion later in life.
He used to laugh at us for volunteering, but after losing his job, he got religion about helping others.