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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The side pockets are great for water bottles and similar, while the front pocket and inner pocket securely hold your phone, wallet or other small items that could get lost in the bottom of your back. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 When people die in hospitals, a kind of care and attention that comes from loved ones, close family, and community can get lost. — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026 The thing that will get lost in the press about such a spectacular production is that the language is quite beautiful. — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Unnecessary details can slow people down or cause confusion, and endless email chains can clutter inboxes, leaving important messages to get lost. — Gary Zammit, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for get lost

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