ALL meanings of get religion
get re·li·gion
G g - noun get religion a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs. 1
- noun get religion a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion. 1
- noun get religion the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions. 1
- noun get religion the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion. 1
- noun get religion the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith. 1
- noun get religion something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice. 1
- noun get religion religions, Archaic. religious rites: painted priests performing religions deep into the night. 1
- noun get religion Archaic. strict faithfulness; devotion: a religion to one's vow. 1
- idioms get religion get religion, Informal. to acquire a deep conviction of the validity of religious beliefs and practices. to resolve to mend one's errant ways: The company got religion and stopped making dangerous products. 1
- phrase get religion If you say that someone has got religion, you are referring in a mocking way to the fact that they have suddenly decided to follow a particular religion. 0
- noun get religion to become religious 0
- noun get religion to become very conscientious or earnest about something 0