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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Corral Your Accessories Ties, belts, and scarves can get lost hanging among the clothes in your closet.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
The simplicity of this dish allows the true flavors of each ingredient to shine through, meaning the earthy black beans won’t get lost in translation, even when paired with smoky sausage.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Tends to get lost in her own thoughts and world sometimes.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
Amid the heated politics, the people impacted can get lost.
—Emily Brindley, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
The simplicity of this dish allows the true flavors of each ingredient to shine through, meaning the earthy black beans won’t get lost in translation, even when paired with smoky sausage.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Tends to get lost in her own thoughts and world sometimes.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
Amid the heated politics, the people impacted can get lost.
—Emily Brindley, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 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 14 Jan. 2026.
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