Get something out of your system In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "get something out of your system", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Zelda Thuong

2020-08-17 11:08

Get something out of your system phrase informal

Literally, if you get something out of your system, you get rid of a wish or emotion, especially a negative one, by allowing yourself to express it.

My brother has failed for the exam, so he cried and got it out of his system.

Tom will probably feel better once he gets whatever caused the food poisoning out of his system.

She was furious, so she went for a run to get it out of her system.

To do something enough so that you do not wish to do it any longer

He has been dreaming of being a soccer player during his whole primary school, but now he’s gonna get it out of his system.

After having spent 3 hours on playing this new game, my son got it out of his system.

Be careful to avoid losing important things or getting rid of them by mistake while disposing of worthless ones.

This idiom can be used in following forms:

get something out of your system

got something out of your system

You need to get negative thoughts out of your system. They’re harmful for your mind.

I’m so glad to hear that he finally got wine and cigarettes out of his system.