词汇 | get religion |
释义 | Idiom get religion 1. to become very religious. He suddenly got religion when he went to college. 2. to start doing something in a serious and careful way. I get religion each time I do my income tax - I always wonder why I didn't keep better records. get religion1. To begin to follow or adhere to a particular religion. My fiancé is Catholic, so I guess it's about time I got religion myself. 2. To decide to act in a more virtuous manner. Nothing like a near-death experience to help you get religion, huh? get religionFig. to become serious (about something), usually after a powerful experience. (Sometimes literal.) When I had an automobile accident, I really got religion. Now I'm a very safe driver. get religionBe converted; also, decide to behave in an upright, ethical way. For example, After the children were born, John got religion and joined the church, or After years of total selfishness, she suddenly got religion and is doing all kinds of volunteer work . [Second half of 1700s] get religionbe converted to religious belief and practices. informalget reˈligion(informal, often disapproving) suddenly become interested in religion: He got religion while he was touring in Australia.get religionInformal1. To become religious or devout. 2. To resolve to end one's immoral behavior. |
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