CEFR A1

get lost

idiomatic verb phrase

Meaning

A rude, dismissive command telling someone to go away or leave one's presence immediately.

Examples

I was trying to work, but he kept bothering me until I finally told him to get lost.
She was tired of the salesman's persistent pitch and told him to get lost.

Synonyms: go away, leave, scram, beat it

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get lost (A1)

idiomatic verb phrase

Pronunciation: /ɡɛt lɒst/

Definition

A rude, dismissive command telling someone to go away or leave one's presence immediately.

Examples

I was trying to work, but he kept bothering me until I finally told him to get lost.
She was tired of the salesman's persistent pitch and told him to get lost.
You should get lost before I call the manager to have you removed.

Synonyms of get lost

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