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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In the daily grind, you can get lost by placing all your attention on your company’s branding, marketing and sales. John Hall, Forbes.com, 21 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 Those who get lost in the new-wave draft shuffle are the promising high school prospects and the junior college gems. Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 14 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 28 Jul. 2026.

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