out of one's system
The idiom "out of one's system" is often used to describe the process of eliminating something undesirable from one's mind, body, or emotions.
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Definition
B2Emotional State
(informal)To have dealt with or expressed an emotion, allowing one to move on or feel relieved.
Example
- She needed to get her anger out of her system before she could focus on her work.
B2Physical Health
(medical)To have expelled or excreted harmful or undesirable substances from the body.
Example
- The doctor assured him that the medication would be out of his system in a few days.
B2Personal Habits
(informal)To have experienced or indulged in something to the point where one no longer has a strong desire for it.
Example
- He decided to travel extensively to get the wanderlust out of his system.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "out of one's system":
out of itout of one's mindflush outout of someone's waywear off