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."

Examples of get lost in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Following her arrest Thursday at a demonstration outside the United Nations General Assembly, Hannah Einbinder doesn’t want her message to get lost in the headlines. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

Black Beans and Sausage 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, 17 Sep. 2026

It’s designed with function in mind, with an inner compartment that can hold a phone, wallet, and keys as well as a smaller pocket to make sure important items don’t get lost. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026

But yelling in anger can backfire, causing your message to get lost and escalating the situation quickly. — Cynthia Hanson, Parents, 13 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for get lost

• accost
• crisscrossed
• defrost
• embossed
• exhaust
• recrossed
• uncrossed
• bossed
• cost
• crossed
• dost
• glossed