Definition of get (one's) X on
get (one's) X on
- Phrase that can be used with any noun, making the phrase a verb.
"we're getting our drink on tonight" refers to consuming alcohol
"I've been at work all day, I need to get my smoke on" refers to needing a cigarette or other smoking substance
"I need to get my eat on" refers to hunger;
"get you freak on" refers to sex.
by Stephanie, Providence, RI, USA, Aug 09 2002.
- The "get (one's) X on" phrase is very versitile. It used to make verbs out of nouns in a way of describing what the subject of a sentance acting out. The phrase's interesting part is the possession it brings to the activity: "I am not going out drinking but I am getting MY drink on."
I'm about to get my drink on.
by spoonyfork, Detroit, MI, USA, Aug 18 2002.
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