Snap out of Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsnæp/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv

SNAP-OWT-uhv

UK

snˈæp/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv

snap-OWT-ov

Definition

To suddenly stop being in a negative mood, state, or habit, often by making a conscious effort to change.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, often used to encourage someone to stop being sad, distracted, or unmotivated. Commonly followed by 'it', 'this mood', or specific states/emotions. Can be seen as insensitive if used without empathy.

• Spanish: salir de - superar (rápidamente, estado mental)
• Portuguese (BR): sair de - superar (rapidamente, estado mental)
• Portuguese (PT): sair de - ultrapassar (rapidamente, estado de espírito)
• Chinese (Simplified): 摆脱（情绪/状态）
• Chinese (Traditional): 擺脫（情緒/狀態）
• Hindi: से बाहर आना (मानसिक स्थिति से)
• Arabic: يخرج من (حالة نفسية أو ذهنية)
• Bengali: হাতড়ে ফেরা - নিজেকে টেনে বের করা
• Russian: выбраться - прийти в себя
• Japanese: （気分・習慣などから）抜け出す - 立ち直る
• Vietnamese: thoát ra khỏi - tỉnh lại
• Korean: 벗어나다 - 정신 차리다
• Turkish: kendine gelmek - toparlanmak
• Urdu: خود کو سنبھالنا - حالت سے باہر آنا
• Indonesian: keluar dari - sadar kembali

Example Sentences

You need to snap out of this bad mood.

basic

It's hard to snap out of old habits.

basic

She couldn't snap out of her sadness.

basic

Come on, snap out of it! We've got work to do.

natural

I just can't snap out of this funk, no matter what I try.

natural

Sometimes people need time to snap out of their thoughts.

natural