get serious

Frequency: 8.288.1 per million words

To change to a state of being bad or dangerous (more informal).

seriousVERBS + serious (bad/dangerous)

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Examples (10)

  • By this time the riots were getting serious.
  • The situation began to get serious when the floodwaters rose.
  • If we don't address this issue soon, it could get really serious.
  • Her health started to get serious after the accident.
  • The doctor warned that his infection might get serious without immediate intervention.
  • The tension in the room began to get serious as the debate continued.
  • Don't ignore those symptoms; they could get serious quickly.
  • The economic downturn is starting to get serious, affecting many businesses.
  • Their playful disagreement threatened to get serious if they didn't stop.
  • The police realized the situation was about to get serious and called for backup.