snap out of it
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snap out of it(
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)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (colloquial) (to overcome an emotion)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. espabilarse (of lethargy)
I'm exhausted, and I can't snap out of it. - How about some coffee?Estoy exhausto y no puedo espabilarme. - ¿Qué tal un café?
b. despertar
You can't just tell Amir to snap out of it. He's depressed.No puedes decirle a Amir que se despierte. Está deprimido.
c. zafar de ello
Rita is still heartbroken. - Is she ever going to snap out of it?Rita aún tiene el corazón roto. - ¿Se va a zafar algún día de eso?
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
2. (colloquial) (imperative; used to address one person)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. anímate (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
What's wrong with you now? Snap out of it!¿Y ahora qué te pasa? ¡Anímate!
b. despierta (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Snap out of it! We need your help right now.¡Despierta! Necesitamos tu ayuda ahora.
c. alegra esa cara (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Snap out of it. You've been sulking all day.Alegra esa cara. Has estado enfurruñado todo el día.
d. záfate de eso (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
I'm still feeling blue. - Snap out of it!Aún me siento triste. - ¡Záfate de eso!
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