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get something out of your system get (something) out of (one's) system1. Literally, to allow one's body to process and expel something harmful or discomforting. You'll probably feel better once you get whatever caused the food poisoning out of your system. Sorry, I'm still really groggy. I'll be more alert when I get this medication out of my system.2. To do something so that one no longer has the desire to do it anymore. I got drinking and partying out of my system during college. I'm ready for a quieter life now. He's been talking about skydiving for so long, I'm just glad he's finally going to get it out of his system.See also: get, of, out, systemget something out of your system COMMON If you get something out of your system, you say or do something that you have been wanting to for a long time, and so you begin to feel less worried or angry about it. Whatever you're feeling, when you talk about it, it gets it out of your system. If something awful happens to you at least you can write about it. I'm sure that helps to get it out of your system.See also: get, of, out, something, systemget something out of your system get rid of a preoccupation or anxiety. informal 1988 Erich Segal Doctors First she let her get the crying out of her system. See also: get, of, out, something, systemget something out of your ˈsystem (informal) do something so that you no longer feel a very strong emotion or have a strong desire: Tell him how angry you really feel. That’ll get it out of your system. ♢ When I was young I was obsessed with ballet, but by the time I left school I had got it out of my system.See also: get, of, out, something, system |