get lost
idiom
informal
—used in speech as a rude or angry way to tell someone to go away
His little sister wanted to tag along with him, but he told her to "get lost."
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In Saint Louis, the music scene, museums, and colorful architecture are more than enough to get lost in.
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Vivienne Dovi, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
By keeping the cap attached to the plastic spout assembly, the cap can't get lost and contribute to plastic waste and especially ocean waste, Degruson said.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Giving Tuesday is paradoxically both a day of high visibility and stiff competition where even the strongest signal can get lost in the noise, and success often hinges on meticulous planning and compelling storytelling that starts well before the Tuesday after Thanksgiving arrives.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Skeleton Crew follows the journey of four kids who make a mysterious discovery on their seemingly safe home planet, then get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy, crossing paths with the likes of Jod Na Nawood, the mysterious character played by Law.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 2 Dec. 2024
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Vivienne Dovi, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
By keeping the cap attached to the plastic spout assembly, the cap can't get lost and contribute to plastic waste and especially ocean waste, Degruson said.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Giving Tuesday is paradoxically both a day of high visibility and stiff competition where even the strongest signal can get lost in the noise, and success often hinges on meticulous planning and compelling storytelling that starts well before the Tuesday after Thanksgiving arrives.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Skeleton Crew follows the journey of four kids who make a mysterious discovery on their seemingly safe home planet, then get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy, crossing paths with the likes of Jod Na Nawood, the mysterious character played by Law.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Get lost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20lost. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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