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find/get religion
find/get religion
informal + sometimes disapproving
1 : to become religious : to decide to follow a particular religion

Lots of people get religion in prison.

My dad found religion after surviving a car accident.

2 : to stop doing something that others think is wrong and begin to do something others think is good or correct

Automakers have found religion, finally bringing more hybrid vehicles to market.

The mayor got religion on public transit and is now pushing plans to build a new subway.

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Main Entry:religion

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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