snap out of
1 of 1verb/ˈsnæp ˈaʊt əv/
Forms:snaps out of,snapping out of,snapped out of,snapped out of
1
to regain control of oneself after being in a bad mood or emotional state
The idiom "snap out of something" originates from the idea of a sudden, forceful break from a particular state, often a negative one. It is used to describe the act of quickly recovering from or overcoming a negative emotional or mental condition, such as sadness, despair, or a bad habit.
- After weeks of feeling down, she decided it was time to snap out of her depression and seek help.
- He needed to snap out of his procrastination if he wanted to meet his project's deadline.
- The motivational speaker's speech inspired the audience to snap out of their self-doubt and pursue their dreams.
- She realized her unhealthy lifestyle needed to change, so she snapped out of it and adopted a healthier diet and exercise routine.
- The support of his friends and family helped him snap out of his grief after a painful loss and begin the healing process.