What does get the bug/be bitten by the bug means?

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Hi everyone,  May someone define me what does get the bug/ be bitten by the bug mean? Is that bug, the bug we know, I mean, the insect?   Thanks in advance.

Marius Hancu · Accepted Answer

get the virus/infection/temptation/passion for

Doll · Answer

Thanks for the explanation.<img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' alt='Emotion: smile'/>

Anonymous · Answer

Marius Hancuget the virus/infection/temptation/passion for

I usually use caught instead of get.

As in;
to receive, incur, or contract: to catch a cold.

Dennis Valentine · Answer

Marius Hancuget the virus/infection/temptation/passion for

I usually use caught instead of get.

As in;
to receive, incur, or contract: to catch a dreaded lurgy. (Kiwi saying for head cold or flu)

Feebs11 · Answer

To get the bug for something or be bitten by the bug for something is an idiomatic way of saying you have become passionately interested in that something.

"I have been bitten by the bug for playing internet games"

!I have got the bug for running marathons whenever I can!

Doll · Answer

ThanksValentine and Feebs 11. You never leave me without answer..<img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' alt='Emotion: smile'/>

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