get lost

phrase

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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Without ranking, key distinctions like year, region or policy number can get lost in passages that have similar verbiage. Chhaya Methani, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The standouts are strong, but Daughter From Hell also has filler moments that get lost in the 16-song mix. Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 20 July 2026 Every year, nearly 4 million people come to get lost among the museum's many priceless masterpieces. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 This helps the emergency signal stand out in noisy environments, where the sound from a conventional whistle might easily get lost. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for get lost

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“Get lost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20lost. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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