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Snap out of it
Meaning
- A blunt instruction to stop feeling sorry for yourself or to stop acting irrational. It is a command to regain focus and return to reality.
Firm, blunt
Used in a sentence
- You are being ridiculous, so just snap out of it.
- It is time to stop mourning the job and snap out of it.
- She slapped her own face, trying to snap out of the daze.
The backstory
This phrase originated in early 20th-century drama as a way to characterize a sharp realization or a break in a psychological state. It has become a standard way to demand composure.
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