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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Today is Valentine's Day, and what a perfect choice for people searching Peacock for something new to get lost in on this holiday designed to celebrate love, whether that be of the self, familial, platonic, or romantic – Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy has all four. —

Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 While the acquisition certainly opened new doors and resources for Obsidian, the studio’s vision remained the same — providing complex RPGs with worlds that are easy to get lost in. —

Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025 Litehouse Caesar Dressing and Spread: Tasters thought this dressing needed more punch and speculated it would get lost in a salad. —

Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025 Lookingglass’ Achilles heel over the years has been to get lost in details instead of focusing on what really matters in and around the theater. —

Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for get lost