口語每日一學:Get a life

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Get a life is an American English idiom usually intended as a taunt. The phrase generally instructs its addressee to go out and make their way in the world, without being supported by outside sources such as parents or benefactors. It may also be directed at someone who is perceived as boring or single-minded like morons, to suggest they acquire some other, more practical interests or hobbies and get dates, find a job, move to their own house etc.
     The phrase is also used against people who are viewed as officious or intermeddling in someone else's affairs. It is another way of saying "Get your own life", or "Stay out of my business."
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     Get a life是一個美國俗語,通常帶有嘲弄的意味。意思是讓對方接觸世界,不要單純依賴外部如父母的資助生活。也可以對頭腦比較簡單的人說,讓他們發(fā)展更多興趣、愛好、約會、找個工作、找到屬于自己的房子等。
     還有一種用法,可以對好插手別人事情的人說,意思是還是管管你自己吧。也可以說"Get your own life"或 "Stay out of my business."